Beef Sliders with Lettuce, Tomato and Cucumber

These Simple Cooking with Heart, American mini-burgers are certainly a popular food trend, and they can be a healthier choice than a large fully-loaded burger!

Ingredients

6 Servings

• 1 1/4 lb extra-lean, ground beef
• 1 large egg
• 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 clove garlic (finely chopped)
• 3 small tomatoes sliced into ¼ inch rounds
• 1 medium cucumber peeled and sliced into ¼ inch rounds
• 1 head romaine (or other lettuce) separated into leaves
• cooking spray
• 12 whole-wheat slider buns

• Directions

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  • 1In a large bowl mix ground meat, egg, onion, black pepper and garlic.
  • 2Form patties about 2 inches across and set on a plate.
  • 3Coat a heavy skillet with cooking spray and heat to medium heat. Add the sliders and cook 2-3 minutes per side.
  • 4When sliders are ready, remove from heat and serve on a bun with lettuce, a slice of tomato and a slice of cucumber.