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Homemade Mini Burgers

Name: Homemade Mini Burgers
Prep time: 40 min
Yield: 4 portions
Ingredients: 400 g ground beef (round or similar cut); 1 tablespoon chia seeds (16 g); 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (5 g); 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil (10 ml); 1 garlic clove, chopped (3 g); ½ teaspoon salt (2.5 g); Pinch of nutmeg (0.02 g); 1 tablespoon oil (15 ml); 4 slices prato cheese, halved (80 g); 8 mini burger buns, halved horizontally (160 g); 2 pickles, thinly sliced (20 g)

Preparation time: 40 min (+ 15 minutes refrigeration)

Serves: 4 portions

This mini burger recipe is perfect for parties, get-togethers with friends, or even a special family snack. After all, who doesn’t love a well-seasoned, homemade burger?

Check out Portal Umami’s ingredient list and get ready to learn how to make homemade mini burgers that will be a hit on any occasion!

Ingredients

400 g ground beef (round or similar cut)
1 tablespoon chia seeds (16 g)
1 tablespoon chopped parsley (5 g)
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil (10 ml)
1 garlic clove, chopped (3 g)
½ teaspoon salt (2.5 g)
Pinch of nutmeg (0.02 g)
1 tablespoon oil (15 ml)
4 slices prato cheese, halved (80 g)
8 mini burger buns, halved horizontally (160 g)
2 pickles, thinly sliced (20 g)

Modo de preparo

In a medium bowl, combine the beef, chia, parsley, olive oil, garlic, salt, and nutmeg. Mix until uniform.
Divide into 8 equal portions and shape into 8 cm mini burgers. Place them on a tray, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
In a medium non-stick skillet, heat the oil over high heat. Cook the burgers in batches for about 3 minutes, or until golden on the bottom. Flip, top with cheese slices, cover, and cook for another 3 minutes, or until the cheese melts. Remove and keep warm.
Assembly: Place the burgers on the bottom halves of the buns, add pickle slices on top, and cover with the other half of the bun. Serve immediately.

Tip: You can also serve them with the bread of your choice.

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