AMERICAN BITSY BEEF BURGERS

AMERICAN BITSY BEEF BURGERS

(Mini Classic American Beef Sliders)

⭐ What Makes Them “Bitsy”

• Small patties: 1.5–2 oz (40–55 g) each

• Ultra-juicy with a great crust

• Soft slider buns

• Simple, classic American toppings

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🥩 Ingredients (Makes 8–10 Bitsy Burgers)

For the Mini Patties

• 1 lb (450 g) 80/20 ground beef

• Salt & freshly cracked black pepper

• 1 tsp onion powder (optional)

• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional) — lightly mixed in

• ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)

Buns & Toppings

• 8–10 slider buns or mini brioche

• Butter for toasting

• 4–5 slices American cheese, each cut into quarters

• Pickle chips

• Ketchup, mustard, mayo

• Optional:

  • Thin tomato slices

  • Finely shredded lettuce

  • Thinly sliced onion

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🔪 How to Make the Bitsy Patties

1. Portion

• Divide the beef into 1.5–2 oz pieces (8–10 pieces total).

2. Shape

• Form loose balls, then gently flatten into 2-inch (5 cm) patties.

• Don’t overwork the meat — keeps them tender.

3. Season

• Sprinkle salt & pepper on both sides right before cooking.

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🍳 Cooking (The Expert Way)

1. Heat your cooking surface

• Use a hot skillet, flat-top, or cast-iron griddle.

2. Cook the patties

• Add a thin film of oil or butter.

• Place patties down and cook 2 minutes until the edges brown.

3. Flip once

• Add a quarter-slice of American cheese to each.

• Cover for 20–30 seconds to melt.

Cook Time:

• Total: 3–4 minutes for juicy medium.

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🥯 Toasting the Slider Buns

• Spread a little butter on the cut sides.

• Toast lightly until golden brown.

• Don’t over-toast — sliders need soft buns.

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🍔 Assembly (Classic American Style)

For each bitsy burger:

1. Bottom bun

2. Small smear of mayo

3. Lettuce or tomato (if using)

4. Cheesy bitsy patty

5. One or two pickle chips

6. A stripe of mustard + tiny dot of ketchup

7. Top bun

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✨ Variations

Bitsy Smash Burgers

• Start with balls of meat.

• Smash flat with a spatula for crispy edges.

• Add paper-thin onions underneath before smashing.

Bitsy BBQ Burgers

• Brush patties with BBQ sauce in the last minute.

• Top with cheddar and crispy onions.

Bitsy Bacon Cheeseburgers

• Add a small piece of bacon or bacon crumbles under the cheese.

OTHER RECIPES

AMERICAN BEEF BURGER RECIPE INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 tsp. seasoned salt
• 5 slices process American cheese
• 4 tbsp. butter, 1/2 stick
• 2 tbsp. prepared mustard
• 5 split hamburger buns
• 10 cherry tomatoes, sliced thin
• 8 small white onions, peeled and sliced thin

AMERICAN BEEF BURGER RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

First of all mix ground beef and seasoned salt lightly in a small bowl; shape into 40 one inch patties. 

And then place in a single layer in a shallow baking pan. 

Next is to bake in moderate oven 375 degrees for 10 minutes. 

Cut each cheese slice into 9 squares; place one over each meat patty. Bake 4 minutes longer, or until cheese melts slightly.

While meat cook, blend butter and mustard in a cup. 

Toast hamburger buns in oven; spread with butter mixture; cut each half in 4 triangles. 

When ready to serve, place each meat patty on a bun triangle; top with a slice each of tomato and onion; hold in place with a wooden pick. 

Serve the burger hot. Makes approximately 20 servings...enjoy the American beef bitsy burgers !!

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