Mini-cheeseburgers

Ingredients

Chipotle Mayonnaise:

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 chipotles in adobo sauce
• 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
• 1/2 lime, juice
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Sliders:

• 1 to 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck, 80/20
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Cheese slices, your choice
• Mini burger buns

Burger Bar (if desired):

• Chipotle Mayonnaise
• Pickles
• Red onion slices

Directions

Chipotle Mayonnaise:
Add all the ingredients to a food processor and puree. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.

Sliders:
Preheat grill over medium-high heat.

Form the meat into 2 to 3-ounce portions, packed tightly. Season with salt and pepper.

Place the sliders on the grill. Wait until they are nice and crusty on the first side, about 4 to 5 minutes and then flip and cook another 4 minutes. When the sliders are about done, top with desired cheese and close the grill, allowing the cheese to melt.

Place the slider on mini burger buns and top with chipotle mayonnaise and any other desired toppings.

Wine-Soaked Burgers

(makes 6 burgers)
A twist on the standard hamburger recipe, these flavorful burgers will impress the guests at your next barbecue. These delicious patties are great for grilling!

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground round beef
• 6 fresh bay leaves
• 8 cloves garlic, minced
• 2-1/2 cups dry white wine
• 1-1/2 cups lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

Form the beef into 6 patties. Place a bay leaf under each hamburger on a flat, non-reactive baking dish and sprinkle garlic over the top. Stir the wine, lemon juice, vinegar, and olive oil together and pour over the patties. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate, turning the hamburgers several times, for at least 3 hours.

Half an hour before cooking, remove the burgers from the refrigerator and drain on paper towels. Discard the bay leaves. Grill, broil, or fry in a preheated skillet 3 to 6 minutes per side. Serve on warmed rolls and enjoy!