Mini Man Burgers

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2003

Show: Good EatsEpisode: The Man Food Show

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (133)

RECIPE
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Cook Time:
10 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
8 burgers

Times:

Prep: 5 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 10 min
Total:: 15 min

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Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 pound ground chuck
8 (3-inch) buns or rolls, split in half
2 to 3 tablespoons mayonnaise

Directions

Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Preheat a griddle to 350 degrees F.

Combine the onion powder, garlic powder, pepper, and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.

Line a jellyroll or sheet pan with parchment paper, and place the ground chuck in the middle of the pan. Cover the meat with a large sheet of plastic wrap. Roll meat with a rolling pin until it covers the surface of the pan; it should be very thin. Remove the plastic wrap, and sprinkle the meat with the seasoning mixture. Fold the meat in half, from side to side, using the parchment paper. Use a pizza wheel to cut the meat into 8 even squares.

Wrap the buns in foil and place in the oven for 5 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, place the burgers on the griddle and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side.

Remove the buns from the oven. Spread a small amount of mayonnaise on each bun and top with the burger and any other condiments, as desired. Serve immediately.

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Comments & Reviews

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Jon Middletown, CT 02-07-2010
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If you have counter space
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

If you're making a double (or triple batch) and you have the counter space, what I've been doing is wetting down my kitchen... counter and then rolling out overlapping strips of plastic wrap. Then using a rolling pin to roll the meat out on that. Gives you a lot more surface to work with than a cookie sheet.Read more
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Jason Villard, MN 01-08-2010
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Great
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These were a big hit at our last football party
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kim joplin, MO 01-06-2010
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mini man burgers
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I made these for a new years eve party, there were a hit !! i followed the recipe but used a big cookie sheet, used 2 pounds... of ground beef and made 16 patties.. per pan. I also added 2 t. hamburger seasoning ,and chesse slice to them, one slice folded makes 4 slices just right size for the burgers.And i used an elec.knife 2 cut my rolls went faster and neater.. im sure these will be made again real soon . thank you!Read more
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Al White plains, NY 12-06-2009
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Greatt
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Great for sunday night football!
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Will San Jose, CA 11-07-2009
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Quite perfect
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Really all you need to do after following the recipe is what to top the patties with. Personally, I find the best is to saute... some minced white or yellow onions and then top with classic yellow mustard, but other options are endless. I've tried it with saute'd red onions and a dry red wine (manly in a more sophisticated way?), with american cheese and tomato, with swiss and saute'd mushrooms, and even gone the Philly cheese-burger route with cheez whiz. You really can't go wrong. Read more
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Pete matawan, NJ 11-05-2009
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Another homerun for A.B.!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Great recipe for moist, tender burgers with great flavor..easy and worthwhile..the condiment possibiltes are endless!...I... remain a loyal fan of Good Eats..Alton has never let me downRead more