Alton Brown Makes Mini Man Burgers with Grilled Onions | Worst Cooks in America | Food Network
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- Alton Brown shows how to make his messy, gooey, perfectly steamed sliders.
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Mini Man Burgers with Grilled Onions
RECIPE COURTESY OF ALTON BROWN
Level: Easy
Total: 40 min (includes chilling time)
Active: 25 min
Yield: 8 sliders
Ingredients
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
2 onions, finely chopped
1 pound ground beef chuck
2 tablespoons yellow mustard, plus more for serving
Eight 3-inch buns or rolls, split in half
8 dill pickle chips, ice cold, finely chopped
8 slices American cheese
Directions
Combine the garlic powder, black pepper and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt in a small bowl and set aside.
Combine the onions and 2 teaspoons kosher salt in a bowl and set aside for 10 minutes. Strain and reserve the juices.
Line a half sheet pan with parchment paper and place the ground chuck in the middle of the pan.
Cover the meat with a large sheet of plastic wrap and roll out the meat with a small rolling pin into a large rectangle that covers the surface of the pan; it will be very thin. Remove the plastic wrap. Add a thin layer of yellow mustard and season the meat with the spice mixture.
Pick up the edge of the parchment and fold the meat in half, widthwise. Roll a couple of times just to seal the two layers. Refrigerate for 10 minutes then cut into 8 even squares with a pizza cutter.
Preheat a griddle pan over medium heat.
Spread the onions out on the griddle in an even layer in a rectangular shape. Put the patties on top of the onions. Resist the urge to press them with your spatula. Squeezing burger patties is the culinary equivalent of picking at a scab, and you remember what your mom told you about that. Pour over some of the remaining onion juice to create steam. Top each patty with a slice of cheese and the bottom half of a bun. Cover the griddle with foil (but do not seal) and reduce the heat to low. Steam the burgers until cooked, 3 to 5 minutes.
Construct burgers thusly: Add pickles and mustard to each bun top. Using a large spatula, pick up a burger-bottom bun stack and place it on the top half of a bun. Repeat with the remaining burger stacks and bun tops until there's nothing left to build.
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Alton Brown Makes Mini Man Burgers with Grilled Onions | Worst Cooks in America | Food Network
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I always like that he is basically a no bullshit cooker. He's knowledgeable, crafty and it's his way or the highway. He's inspired many a dish I've made for dinner for my family.
This is the Alton that the contestants see. Not the one they show us. He isn’t rude or mean. It’s all in the editing. Watching these videos just prove to me that Alton is a great teacher.
I had a friend in college that met him at a meet and greet in the middle of nowhere in Kansas about 15 years ago......super nice guy and down to earth, he said.
He still seems pretty abrasive even doing this
I don’t find he seemed abrasive at all. Clear cut instructions. No need to fluff it up with jokes and stuff. I like his teaching style.
@@keeleye7225 Alton brown is freaking amazing 😍 I wish he was my teacher all my culinary teachers are freaking boring 😅
This is what I remember as a "White Castle Burger." I think the secret was in using the juice from the onions.
Closer to a Krystal. No holes in the meat and made with mustard. No ketchup in sight. So pretty much a super Krystal. Probably pretty close to what they made 60 or 70 years ago before fast food got so cheap.
Ah yes. White Castle, or as we called it growing up, "instant diarrhea." I've never understood why people eat there.
drschplatt I remember my relatives in Minnesota calling them "gut busters."
@@drsch ....I never had any interest in paying so dearly just for the experience of eating WC burgers.
@@Bill_N_ATX you are spot on with that, I've had both, what Alton is making is a Krystal burger. Used to get them a couple 6-packs at a time. It's like the in-n-out of the south. In your mouth and then right out your....
They're white castle burgers done with better ingredients and a bit better method wise.
Alton "These burgers are going to be well done, there's simply no way around it"....serves slider medium rare lol 4:41
Our Kitchen Chemistry !!! Lmao he’s an idiot tbh
Steamed patties can retain a pink appearance even after reaching a "done" temperature. (For that matter, so can fried or grilled ones, if you closely watch the temps with a thermometer and pull the burgers off so that they only reach the "done" temperature after resting, the final 3-to-5 degrees of cooking coming only from the residual heat.)
Of course, I'm not saying that's how it should be eaten. Go further if the color freaks you out, because you can only enjoy food you're comfortable with. But, as long as you're dealing with cooks or chefs who know what they're doing (and Alton certainly does), a pink hue is at least safe, even if it's not for you.
joshuadramsey I actually was not aware of that, no experience really steaming patties. Thanks for the info! And well put together reply in general 👍🏽
And I'll add, don't let anyone tell you (anyone!) that you're doing it wrong if you go further than base "doneness." I've had burgers beyond well done that have been great as not only something "different" for me, but also good in their own right. The key there, though, is that the meat was very fatty and the seasoning perhaps upped a bit. As long as it's not dry or tasteless, then who cares what the temperature reading is?
joshuadramsey I’ve been a food scientist for over 20 years and unfortunately the reference I made was to the med rare to medium they showed. The endothermic induction or as you called it residual heat (carryover cooking) would still not take his medium rare burger and make it well done. So my comment was not about preference because I am one who loves a good medium rare medium burger I was just pointing out the hypocrisy of his statement. If there’s anything else in the food science related area you’d like me to explain I’d be glad to.
There's two secrets to the white castle slider, first is the onions steaming. Obvious. But the second is the bun on top of the raw meat. That creates this delicious... meat goo.... to put it one way. I saw a white castle recipe many years ago that put beef baby food on the bottom of the bun to try and recreate it. They didn't know about the bun on beef secret.
"secret" bro you can literally watch them cook it, anyone who's actually been tonwhite castle has seen this
not to mention they also put the buns on the onions
"I want a sheet of meat."
How did Alton get my diary?
He never flip it on other side.not done
@@demtriusupshaw2056 That's how that style of burger is cooked.
@@demtriusupshaw2056 steamed through, they're done.
@@demtriusupshaw2056 that's cause the meat sheet is thin
No he isn't making tube steaks smothered in underwear.
So half raw, completely unseared, steamed mince. Yum.
Yeah. Kinda weird how he said “well done” yet the first slider they show looks like bubblegum
As a chef, I laughed and shook my head through this entire thing...Pretty awful demo.
@@AldermachXI same man its shocking!
4:41 medium rare slider
Cook by temp and feel, not by appearance. The red can be leftover juices soaked into the bun.
Nah, not THAT red, that’s medium/medium rare for sure. Some of them look like they came out well, others like they were undercooked. Hence worst chefs lmao 😂
@Liam Gade nah it really is medium, you can literally pause it and see.
Yeah totally medium.. I personally would've taken a hard pass on this. But different strokes for other folks.
I’ve made these several times now, and let me tell you they are as amazing as they look, if not, just a little bit better. All of those flavors blend together so perfectly! This is twice as good as any sliders I’ve made previously.
This just reminds me of the Harold and Kumar episode of Binging w Babish. Now that everyone’s cooking square patties over and onion bed, maybe I should too...
White Castle is much better!
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I'll be cold in my grave before I do that!! Dice the onions and combine them with the ground meat, season well and make patties at least an inch in diameter larger than you think you will need, they will shrink on a hot griddle
@@KonElKent Raw onion chunks in a burger sounds disgusting
I enjoy that he claimed they had to well done, no way around it, and then in the last shots they are clearly medium rare/medium. Oh AB...
Only 1 was. That was probably the one that was far back away from heat. To be fair the show is worst cooks lol. But hes on to something with this 😍
He's so unimpressive
@CantOutRunADuck doesnt mean its not gross.
"Mini man burgers" there has to be a better way to describe sliders than implying Alton consumes ground up Little People...
Oh he does tho ...
I hope @altonbrown saw this ! #qq
Why is he so angry about this whole process???
I thought I had done something wrong 😂😂😂
maybe hes sad he has to make fastfood sliders on tv lol
@@elee9056 doubt it, he did it back on his other show, Good Eats
tbf he’s always this angry on this show LMFAO i wouldnt be surprised if he snaps by the end of the season
Because it def didn’t go well
4:41. Bruhs burger is as rare as they come.
I’m a simple man.. I see Alton brown.. I click!111!!
He looked so pissed off during this lol
Have you watched the show, I think he ended up with the worst of the worst lol.
All sliders are well done. Proceeds to serve rare burgers. Lol 😂😂😂
So if the beef is cooked with steam from the onions, doesn’t that make these...
Steamed hams?
Rudol Von Stroheim skinner!!!!!
no these are burgers also a style burgers called sliders. hear in america, the oldest, greatest, and freest country ever we cook badass burgers and sliders, we don't steam hams. learn
@@TJ-nk4de america isn't the oldest country ever
@@hexagonalrunabout1120 yeah it is... what existed before America!
@@hexagonalrunabout1120 yes it is. learn
I live up the street from the White Castle. The onions are spread out and given the chance to heat up, but there's no additional juice added so they don't look as wet as these do. Also, the cheese is added when the slider is scooped from the grill as is the dill pickle slice. Whole dill pickle slices, not chopped. If the customer wants condiments they can have ketchup or mustard or both. They have 3 squeeze bottles on the workbench, the ketchup bottle, the mustard bottle, and the everything bottle.
Anyone else notice the slightly RAW slider 4:53
This guy reminds me of my old chemistry teacher
I made these tonight, worked great! Doubled the recipe and used a griddle at 275, best sliders ever. Thanks!
Same for me, only I first let the sliders steam alone on the onions under the foil for 2-3 minutes, then add the cheese and buns, then steam under the foil for 2 more minutes, then take off the griddle. My niece loves them and always asks me to make them.
Are we just going to ignore the fact this man straight up made steamed hams?
You: Sliders
Me, an intellectual: Steamed Hams
4:42 “There’s no such thing as a medium rare slider.” Case in point
@CantOutRunADuck yeah I guess you didn't watch that part...that slider is still mooing.
@Jay Harv28 actually perhaps you should watch the video. I know the difference between pink and red.
Extra Mustard and Onions?🤤
I guess Alton is one of my cooking spirit animals😂
I made these today and they were un-freaking-real!!!!! I'm to make them for my next beer fest!!! Thanks Alton!!!
I loved when Alton was on WCs he was the best guest chef yet! Hope he returns
I liked when Alton did his motorcycle show traveling the country and cooking he should revamp that.
but he bald now
You know it's good when no one is talking.
This is how white castle burgers are made btw
Yes we know. And Alton knows as well
Oh. This is how White CRAP is made? They make the WORST burgers. I'm not on-board with this recipe at all!
And Krystals?
@@jkelley14701 no one cares
@@jkelley14701 Don't worry my dude, I care.
Brilliant, simple, and delicious looking. Great recipe.
Mans a national damn treasure
Looks good, but you got to poke some holes in those patties so you can get that onion steam all the way through
redsoxfan933 That's why some of the burgers aren't well done.
Thanks for the education. Never knew how proper sliders are made. Americana at its finest
"This is mustard, don't be confused by it"
I want to ask yes but why... so badly
White Castle knockoffs looks killer good Alton !! Damn I could crush about 4 of them right now
Looks super tasty and might I say that is a most appropriate amount of onions I approve. My favorite thing to make for a tailgate is an excuse to avoid going and or a beer.
Had to come to TH-cam for this, since the mobile website would only play ads.
He is NOT playing when he says “American Friggin Cheese” 2:59 😅
American cheese is the best cheese for a burger because it melts without splitting
Why is everyone saying he sounds/looks unhappy or angry here? I'm only seeing a normal teaching mode here. He's showing a bunch of people who don't yet have cooking skills how to do it vs making a half comedy half cooking show, of course he isn't going to be goofing around as much....
4:41 slider is straight up raw.
I'm ok with that, but most people are not.
No! That burger was not done. When I sous vide red meat it darkens up. I don’t heat but around 130 deg for medium rare and it is not blood red like that burger.
I prefer toasted crispy on the inside buns. But that’s just me.
The kraut juice was a surprise, I like it!! Bring on a sheet of meat, please! 👍🏼😆
If they made a cooking video game Alton would be the secret Boss battle at the end of the game.
A man after my own heart. Mustard belongs on a hamburger. No mayo. No ketchup. No Secret sauce. Mustard!
That look on his face when he said add a piece of parchment was sinister
This guy is amazing. Hands down THE BEST
I used to work at white castle that is exactly how white castles are made
As a worker at White Castle, this made me so happy ❤️❤️❤️🍔🍔
I watched the whole vid and was entertained and enjoyed it the whole way through, definitely craving a slider now. A++ vid !
“The only way to eat it is well done”
4:42 I understand why he’s on the show
When I saw him make homemade beer almost two decades ago; he became The Brew-Ha Guy! This was cool to see because most people can't make a hamburger. My only problem is I can't find a roll that size that's good enough.
Alton is the one who knocks.
Whats Heisenberg doing on a cooking show? He's experienced in "cooking" of course...
I make em this way at home and *-*chef's kiss-** is it good
I love chef Alton brown. What a great recipe. I love all cheeses but Muenster cheese is one of my favorites.
Big blue cheese guy here.. Or any funky one. Love that bite so much.
@@jeremyleneave5618 blue cheese is another one of my favorites.
That's a good cheese but it doesn't belong on this type of slider it's American that's the only cheese that belongs on a slider "American freaking cheese"
I have opinions on burgers. But this looks flawless and delicious. 10/10.
Damn that's one good looking semi-rare sloppy slider joe sandwich.
Its messy, its gooey, its everyone our dopamine processor loves.~
Alton is always my go to for cooking things
*accidentally drops $500 chilled wine bottle*
I tried to recreate this and I messed up several things... My “meat sheet” was a lil too thick to cook quickly, I had to put the patties on the bare griddle to cook the meat through, I thought two onions was enough and i was wrong. Also because my patties were “fatty” I ran out of space on me grill. Regardless of those things though these sliders came out so so so good. The onion steam penetrated the meat so well it was great. (Side note, kings Hawaiian rolls steam amazingly)
So that's how you cut onions properly! I've been cutting the ends off for years, and wondering why I can't get those damned crisp cuts...
This is how I chop onions now, leaving the root on right until the end.
Damn I got to get back to White Castle, the only problems are its an hour away and the damn corona virus.
So you made white castle sliders?
Luca Peyrefitte He’s from Georgia; he made Krystals :-D
If he would’ve explained that they call them sliders because you slide them onto the top bun from the grill, I would’ve 💯% believed him 😂
This dude said there is no such thing as a medium rare slide I saw pink pink meat my guy 😂😂 👀
Bruh, that shit's raw 😂. Why does anyone take Elton brown seriously. Takes something simple and makes it over the top complicated.
That is gross. You dont put cheese on the raw meat side of a burger. Nasty. I expect better from food network but i guess not
I'm trying this tomorrow and I'm first going to cook the beef for 3-4 minutes, then add the cheese.
Love his attitude ❤️
Good show, thank you.
I've had medium rare kobe beef sliders. Sorry Alton. I still love you.
He doesnt seem to happy to be back on the food network
"A slider is always well done"
4:41 says otherwise
@CantOutRunADuck I mean yeah I get that but dude look at it lol
Bob Hope ok? But you’re wrong.
@@ninja_tony naaaah. I'm not
@4:42 idk Alton looks kinda rare to me
If you've got a late night cravings for the White Castle\krystal like sliders this would also be perfect before watching college or pro football
THEY'RE CALLED WHITE CASTLES HERE IN JERSEY. YOU'RE JUST MISSING THE HOLES. STILL LOVE THE HOME RECIPE. 👍👍👍👍
When did Alton switch his persona from goofy to serious?
worst cooks in america are dumb as rocks when it comes to cooking it annoys tf out of him lol
I wish he could find a place in the middle, he was too hyper before but now he acts like he has a permanent hair across his bum.
Just made this. So good!
Might as well put in a bowl and eat with a spoon. Like Alton but this one did not resonate.
Mustard, it's spicy and mildly sour. However it helps to balance/cut the salty and oily flavours of a burger
Gloopy burgers.
04:41 IT'S RAW!!!
-Gordon Ramsay
Love Alton Brown, but the slider at 4:41 is not well done, to say the least.
@CantOutRunADuck It was steamed insufficiently, time wise.
If you boil an egg for 2 minutes vs 10 minutes, you'll get very different results, even though the temperature of the water is the same. And as you say, the color of the egg whites and yolks will be the same.
The color argument you used doesn't apply to beef, however, because rare beef is red-pink, while well done beef is grey.
@CantOutRunADuck I agree with what you're saying with regards to temperature, but since we didn't see anybody in this video using a temperature probe, we can't argue the meat reached or didn't 185.
But if you want to continue to argue this, how do you explain why parts of the meat shown here are grey while other parts are red-pink?
Please realize I do understand that one should NOT judge meat done-ness by color alone. Nor by texture (although many chefs do, by tactile sensation). Precise temperature readings are the benchmark of meat done-ness.
Having said this: have you seen beef probed at 120 degrees turn grey in color, or better said; have you seen beef probed at 185 remain pink-red?
Those things were raw as can be .. not to be fooled
Americans love under cooked meat.
pistol pete : Not around here they don’t
@@drlee9383 you sure? You must be from the South
pistol pete : Coincidentally I live on a cattle farm in the Midwest . Rural Illinois
Alton is so talented.
Little piece of heaven
One of them looked Raw..
Yeah. I noticed that. "Well done" yet all looked..... Not well done
The thumbnail shows how raw they are
"American freaking cheese" haha
He gets it. It is the _ultimate_ burger cheese.
@@Taijifufu It really is. It's melty and delicious!
I wonder if you could do this with a traditional burger.
Alton either has tremors or hes withdrawing. Damn
he is a lier I saw 3 med-rare sliders
Whats a lier
What is a lier?
What in tarnation is a lier
lier lier plants for hire
What's a lier
As a canadian. Hearing someone say Medium rare burger. Makes me sick lol every burger should be well done 😭😂
I don’t go that low on a burger. Only steak. I’ll usually do medium to medium well on a burger if it’s quality meat
only problem is he said sliders are only "well done" yet the ones he pulled off there were extremely bloody. lol.
I let the beef steam for 2 minutes before adding the cheese, and that works much better.
Nice, was suppose to visit us chefs at Le Cordon Bleu way back when...fell through. Still good job and LCB left town.
I like Alton Brown, although dude just said medium rare burgers aren't to be on a slider and that last shot of the person eating the burger looking rare af
Cloning White Castles method.... sweet.
1:55 one very seasoned slider