Mini Burger Sliders
Mini burger sliders made with homemade sesame brioche-style buns and juicy seasoned ground beef patties. The Thermomix TM7 kneads the soft bun dough and mixes the burger seasoning with consistent results. Ideal for parties, family dinners or game nights, these bite-sized burgers deliver bakery-quality bread and succulent meat in one compact snack.
About this recipe
Mini burger sliders Thermomix TM7 are the ultimate crowd-pleasing recipe for anyone who loves homemade party food. Instead of buying supermarket buns, the all-in-one kitchen machine kneads a soft, buttery bread dough enriched with egg and a touch of sugar, giving you glossy sesame-topped rolls that taste straight from a bakery. The TM7 also takes the guesswork out of the patties: the ground beef is mixed evenly with salt and seasoning, so every slider has the same juicy bite. These sliders are brilliant for a quick weeknight dinner when you want something fun, but they truly shine at birthdays, barbecues and game-day gatherings where guests build their own mini burgers. Because the dough rises while you shape the beef, the whole recipe flows naturally, and cleanup stays minimal with just one mixing bowl doing the work of several kitchen tools.
Preparation tips
- Shape the ground beef patties slightly wider than the sesame buns, as they shrink a little during cooking; press a small dimple in the centre with your thumb to keep them flat and even.
- Brush the shaped buns with beaten egg twice before sprinkling the sesame seeds, giving a deep golden shine and helping the seeds stick firmly during baking.
- Prepare the slider buns a day ahead and store them in an airtight container, then warm them briefly so they feel freshly baked when the patties come off the pan.
Recipe variations
- Make a kid-friendly version by using smaller patties, mild seasoning and mild cheese slices, and let children build their own sliders with cucumber, ketchup and sweetcorn for a fun family activity.
- For a festive variation, add crispy bacon, caramelised onions and a dollop of homemade burger sauce, or swap the ground beef for seasoned chicken mince at a summer barbecue.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weighing accuracy - The integrated scale of the Thermomix weighs the bread flour and sugar directly into the bowl, gram by gram, for consistent bun dough. [Built-in scale]. [Built-in Scale]
- Dough kneading - The TM7 kneads the buttery bun dough hands-free until smooth and elastic while you shape the ground beef patties. [Hands-free]. [Hands-Free]
- Even mixing - The Thermomix blends the ground beef with salt and egg evenly, avoiding overworked, tough patties. [Precise control]. [Precision Control]
- Gentle heating - The TM7 warms the water and melts the salted butter at a controlled low temperature so the active dry yeast activates perfectly. [Temperature control]. [Precision Control]
- Guided cooking - Cookidoo on the Thermomix guides you step by step through the sesame bun recipe, ideal for first-time bread bakers. [Guided cooking]. [Guided Cooking]
Ingredients
- water
- sugar
- active dry yeast
- butter, salted
- bread flour
- salt
- egg, large
- sesame seed, any colour
- ground beef
- black pepper, ground