Beef Sliders with Provolone and Balsamic Onions

Juicy mini beef burgers topped with melted provolone cheese and sweet-tangy balsamic onions. These gourmet sliders are perfect for entertaining or a fun family dinner.

8 servings
32 min

Ingredients

  • 2 lb ground beef
  • 1 to taste kosher salt and pepper
  • 4 slices provolone piccante cheese
  • 8 pieces potato slider buns
  • 1 large red onion
  • 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • ¼ cup aioli

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Divide meat into 8 portions (about 4 oz. each). Place 1 portion on a work surface. Cup your hands around the meat and shape it into a rounded mound. Gently flatten patty to about 3/4" thick. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Repeat with remaining portions of meat.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Prepare a grill for medium-high heat. Grill patties until lightly charred on bottom, about 3 minutes. Flip and top with a piece of cheese. Grill to desired doneness (cheese should be melted), about 3 minutes for medium-rare. Transfer patties to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes.

    11 min

  3. 3.

    While patties are resting, grill the buns, cut side down, until lightly charred around the edges, about 30 seconds.

    1 min

  4. 4.

    Toss onion with vinegar, sugar, and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl and let sit, squeezing onions occasionally to soften slightly, 5 minutes.

    5 min

  5. 5.

    Build sliders with patties, buns, onions, and aioli.

    5 min

  6. 6.

    Patties can be formed 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill.