Mini oval-shaped beef burgers topped with cheddar, lettuce, tomato, and creamy laces on buns.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Burgers
01 - 1.1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend for juiciness)
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
05 - 1 tsp salt
06 - ½ tsp ground black pepper
→ For Shaping and Assembling
07 - 12 mini burger buns (oval-shaped if available, or trimmed to shape)
08 - 6 slices cheddar cheese, halved
09 - 1 large tomato, sliced
10 - 6 leaves romaine lettuce, halved
11 - 3 tbsp ketchup
12 - 3 tbsp mayonnaise
13 - 1 egg white (for football lacing decoration)
14 - 2 tbsp cream cheese, softened (for piping laces)
→ Garnishes
15 - 1 small red onion, sliced into rings
16 - Pickle slices
17 - French fries or potato chips
# Directions:
01 - In a large bowl, mix ground beef, chopped onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper gently until just combined.
02 - Divide mixture into 12 equal portions and shape each into an oval football shape, flattening slightly to fit the buns.
03 - Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat and cook patties for 2 to 3 minutes per side until fully cooked.
04 - During the last minute of cooking, place half a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and cover to melt.
05 - Lightly toast all burger buns.
06 - Spread ketchup and mayonnaise on the bottom half of each bun, then layer with lettuce, sliced tomato, and cheese-topped patty. Add onion rings and pickles as desired.
07 - Place the top bun on each burger and pipe football laces using softened cream cheese with a piping bag or small plastic bag.
08 - Arrange mini football-shaped burgers on a large platter and surround with French fries or potato chips for garnish.
