Mini Beef Burgers Recipe

This Mini Beef Burgers recipe is a fun and kid-friendly dish, featuring additive-free beef patties flavored with onion, Parmesan, and parsley, served on mini buns with customizable toppings. It’s a simple and delicious meal, ready in about 1 hour, including chilling time.

Mini Beef Burgers Recipe Ingredients

• Olive oil
• 2 cream crackers
• 1 medium red onion
• 20 g Parmesan cheese
• 4 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1 large free-range egg
• 400 g lean minced beef
• 8 mini burger buns

Toppings:

• 4 rashers higher-welfare smoked streaky bacon
• 1 soft round lettuce
• 2 ripe tomatoes
• 1 red onion
• 1 ripe avocado
• 30 g Cheddar cheese

How To Make Mini Beef Burgers

1. Prepare the Tray: Preheat the oven to 220ºC/425ºF/gas 7. Lightly grease a baking tray with olive oil and set aside.
2. Make the Crumb Mixture: Place cream crackers in a sandwich bag, seal, and gently crush with a rolling pin until fine crumbs form. Tip into a mixing bowl.
3. Add Flavorings: Coarsely grate the red onion and Parmesan using a box grater, then add to the bowl. Pick, finely chop, and add the parsley leaves. Beat the egg with a fork in a separate bowl and add to the mixture.
4. Form the Patties: Add the minced beef and a pinch of black pepper to the bowl. Mix everything together with clean hands. Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and, with wet hands, shape each into a burger patty about 2 cm thick.
5. Chill the Patties: Place the patties on the oiled tray, brush with a little olive oil, cover with clingfilm, and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes to firm up.
6. Prepare the Toppings: Grill bacon rashers for 5–6 minutes, turning halfway, until crispy, then drain on kitchen paper. Discard outer lettuce leaves, pick, wash, and dry the inner leaves. Slice tomatoes and finely slice the red onion. Cut the avocado in half, remove the stone, scoop out the flesh, and slice. Grate the Cheddar cheese.
7. Bake the Burgers: Remove the patties from the fridge and bake on the tray for 15 minutes, or until cooked through with no pink in the center.
8. Warm the Buns: Cut mini burger buns in half and place on a baking tray. Warm in the oven for 2–3 minutes.
9. Assemble and Serve: Use a fish slice to place each burger on a bun half. Add desired toppings (bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado, Cheddar), top with the other bun half, and serve with salad or potato wedges.

Recipe Tips

• How do I know the burgers are cooked? The patties should be firm and have no pink in the center. Cut one open or check with a meat thermometer (internal temperature of 70°C/160°F).
• Why chill the patties? Chilling helps the burgers hold their shape during cooking, preventing them from falling apart.
• Can I make these ahead? Form the patties and refrigerate up to a day ahead. Cook just before serving for the best texture.
• How can I vary the flavor? Add herbs like marjoram or thyme, or a pinch of ground cumin and coriander seeds to the burger mixture for extra flavor.

What To Serve With Mini Beef Burgers

These kid-friendly burgers pair wonderfully with:

• Crispy potato wedges or sweet potato fries
• A side of coleslaw or cucumber sticks for crunch
• A glass of sparkling apple juice or milkshake for fun

How To Store Mini Beef Burgers

Refrigerate: Store cooked burgers and toppings separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat burgers in the oven at 180°C/350°F for 5–7 minutes.
Freeze: Freeze cooked burgers (without toppings or buns) in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.

Mini Beef Burgers Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1 burger (1/8th of recipe, with toppings)

• Calories: ~350 kcal
• Carbohydrates: ~30g
• Protein: ~20g
• Fat: ~18g
• Saturated Fat: ~7g
• Sugar: ~5g
• Fiber: ~3g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and preparation methods used.

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