April Meal Prep: TS Signature Sliders

 

Who doesn't like burgers?  Instead of making sliders, I made regular burger patties.  Use your favorite burger toppings - I prefer cheddar cheese rather than pepper jack.  We're not fond of onions (even red onions!).  Of course, we used ground turkey rather than beef.  I actually fixed it as a patty rather than as a sandwich.  That's the beauty of our meals - you can change it up to meet your family's tastes and diet.

Ingredients:

• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 3/4 c chopped red onion
• 2 Tbsp TS Signature Seasoning & BBQ Rub, divided
• 9 pepper jack cheese slices
• 1 1/2 lbs 85% lean ground beef
• 3/4 c mayonnaise
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  12 slider buns, toasted

Directions:

• In medium bowl, combine ground beef and 1 1/2 tablespoons TS Signature Seasoning & BBQ Rub.  Form into 12 (2 oz) patties.  Wrap with parchment paper (I used waxed paper).  Place in gallon freezer bag.  Squeeze all air out then seal. Freeze.
  
• In medium skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.  Add onions; sauté 2-3 minutes.  Reduce heat to medium; stir in 1 1/2 teaspoons TS Signature Seasoning & BBQ Rub.  Continue sauteing until nicely caramelized, adding a little water as needed to keep from burning, about 8-10 minutes.  Remove from heat; transfer to a medium bowl.  Set aside to cool slightly. 
  
• Prepare grill to medium heat.  (I cooked on stove top).  Place thawed patties on grill.  Grill, turning once, until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F on an instant-read food thermometer, about 5-6 minutes.  Top each slider with cheese the last 1 minute of grilling.
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  Add mayonnaise to bowl with cooled onions.  Stir to combine well.  Spread on toasted buns.  Top with sliders.