Mini oval-shaped burgers with beef, cheddar, lettuce, and tomato served with fries or chips.
# Ingredient List:
→ For the Burgers
01 - 1.1 lbs ground beef (80/20 blend)
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
05 - 1 tsp salt
06 - ½ tsp ground black pepper
→ For Shaping and Assembling
07 - 12 mini burger buns (oval-shaped or trimmed to shape)
08 - 6 slices cheddar cheese, halved
09 - 1 large tomato, sliced
10 - 6 leaves romaine lettuce, halved
11 - 3 tbsp ketchup
12 - 3 tbsp mayonnaise
13 - 1 egg white (for football lacing decoration)
14 - 2 tbsp cream cheese, softened (for piping laces)
→ Garnishes
15 - 1 small red onion, sliced into rings
16 - Pickle slices
17 - French fries or potato chips
# Directions:
01 - Combine ground beef, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix gently until evenly incorporated.
02 - Divide the mixture into 12 portions and shape each into an oval football form, flattening slightly to fit buns.
03 - Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties for 2 to 3 minutes per side until fully cooked.
04 - Place half a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty during the final minute of cooking. Cover to melt the cheese.
05 - Lightly toast the mini burger buns until golden.
06 - Spread ketchup and mayonnaise on the bottom halves of the buns. Layer with lettuce, tomato slices, and a cheese-topped patty. Add onion rings and pickles as desired.
07 - Place the top bun over each assembled burger. Using a piping bag or small plastic bag, pipe football laces with softened cream cheese onto each bun.
08 - Arrange the mini football-shaped burgers on a large platter forming an oval shape. Surround with French fries or potato chips for presentation.
