Chipotle Sliders

• 2 pounds ground beef chuck
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp freshly-ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp chipotle powder
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 4–5 chipotles, finely diced
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 16 mini potato buns, halved
• 16 slices of your favorite cheese

Ingredients for 10 servings (1.8 kg) · the original recipeShow how each ingredient was counted

Method

1. 1

   Line 2 large sheet pans with parchment paper. Put 1 pound meat on top of each and place a sheet of plastic wrap on top of that. Roll out until meat fills pans.

2. 2

   Fold each sheet of meat in half and trim edges and push into meat if required. Cut each sheet into 8 equal patties. Combine seasonings except for diced chipotles. Sprinkle patties with seasoning mixture.

3. 3

   Heat a griddle to 350°F. Cook patties on the griddle 2 minutes per side, adding 1 slice of cheese on top at last minute.

   Stovetop
4. 4

   Meanwhile, toast buns. Combine mayonnaise and diced chipotles. Spread mayonnaise mixture on each bun.

5. 5

   Place 1 patty on bottom half of each bun. Top with upper half and serve warm.