Classic Beef Sliders

Ingredients:

• 700 g of ground beef
• 3 slices cheddar, cut into quarters
• 12 Hawaiian sweet rolls, cut in half horizontally
• 2 tbsp. ketchup
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp mustard
• 12 small leaves of romaine or iceberg lettuce (about the same size as the buns)
• 12 slices of pickled or salted cucumbers
• Vegetable oil to grease the grill grate

Preparation:

1. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
2. Divide the ground beef into 12 portions (approximately 60 grams each). Form each patty into 1 cm thick patties and use your thumb to make an indentation in the center to prevent the patties from puffing up and to help them maintain their shape while frying. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
3. Brush the grill grate or grill pan with vegetable oil. Grill the patties, turning once, until golden brown but still slightly pink on the inside, 2-3 minutes per side. Top each patty with a slice of cheese and grill until melted, about 1 minute.
4. Place the sweet buns cut-side up on a cutting board or large serving platter. Spread the bottom halves of each bun with ketchup, mayonnaise, and mustard. Top with a lettuce leaf and a patty. Place a pickle on each patty and top with the remaining bun tops.