Smashed Sliders

• 2 1/4 pounds 90% lean ground beef (such as sirloin)
• 1 large onion, roughly chopped
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• 36 slider buns, split
• Dill pickle slices, ketchup and mustard, for topping

1. Form the meat into 36 golf ball-size balls.
2. Pulse the onion in a food processor until finely chopped.
3. Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat.
4. Working in batches, add the meatballs to the skillet and smash them very flat with a spatula.
5. Season with salt and pepper, then sprinkle the onion over the patties.
6. Cook 1 minute, then flip and smash the burgers with the spatula again.
7. Cook 1 more minute for well done; place both halves of the buns on top of the patties to steam for the last few seconds of cooking.
8. Serve the burgers on the buns; top with pickles, ketchup and mustard.
9. Photograph by Tina Rupp

ground beef, onion, kosher salt, buns, pickle slices

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/the-smashed-burger-recipe.html (may not work)