Beef Sliders

Makes 6 sliders

12 ounces (3/4 pound) ground beef

1 tablespoon finely chopped onion

1 to 2 pinches kosher salt

1 to 2 pinches freshly ground black pepper

Sliced or shredded Cheddar (optional)

6 slider buns

Lettuce leaves

Plum tomato slices

Nutritional information per slider (with bun): Calories 246 (36% from fat) • carb. 24g • pro. 16g • fat 10g • sat. fat 4g • chol. 76mg • sod. 335mg • calc. 13mg • fiber 1g

Nutritional information per slider (without bun): Calories 110 (59% from fat) • carb. 0g • pro. 11g • fat 7g • sat. fat 3g • chol. 35mg • sod. 134mg • calc. 8mg • fiber 0g

1. Put the ground beef, onion, salt, and black pepper into a shallow mixing bowl.
2. Using your hands, gently mix. Divide into 6 equal portions, and then form into patties.
3. Place the Grill/Griddle Plate onto the Baking Pan with the Grill side facing up. Place into the oven in the lower rack position. Set to Grill at 450°F and preheat for at least 10 minutes.
4. Once preheated, carefully place the burgers evenly on the grill plate. Cook for 3 minutes on the first side, flip and then cook for an additional 3 minutes. For cheeseburgers, add sliced cheese once the burgers are flipped.
5. Allow to rest for about 5 minutes before serving. To serve, place in slider buns, and top with the lettuce and tomato, and any additional desired toppings.