Mini Man Burgers - Alton Brown

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 lb ground chuck
• 8 (3 inch) buns (or 8 rolls split in half)
• 2 -3 tablespoons mayonnaise

Recipe

• 1 preheat the oven to 250 degrees f.
• 2 preheat a griddle to 350 degrees f.
• 3 combine the onion powder, garlic powder, pepper, and salt in a small bowl.
• 4 set aside.
• 5 line a jellyroll or sheet pan with parchment paper, and place the ground chuck in the middle of the pan.
• 6 cover the meat with a large sheet of plastic wrap.
• 7 roll meat with a rolling pin until it covers the surface of the pan; it should be very thin.
• 8 remove the plastic wrap, and sprinkle the meat with the seasoning mixture.
• 9 fold the meat in half, from side to side, using the parchment paper.
• 10 use a pizza wheel to cut the meat into 8 even squares.
• 11 wrap the buns in foil and place in the oven for 5 to 10 minutes.
• 12 meanwhile, place the burgers on the griddle and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side.
• 13 remove the buns from the oven.
• 14 spread a small amount of mayonnaise on each bun and top with the burger and any other condiments, as desired.
• 15 serve immediately.