Classic Mini Sliders

Classic Mini Sliders
Serves 2-4
Adapted from the Pampered Chef Recipe Collection

1-2 medium onions (about 1 cup finely chopped)
2-3 green peppers, finely chopped
8-9 button mushrooms, finely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped basil
4-5 finely chopped chives
1 large egg, beaten or 2 medium eggs, beaten
(all of the above are optional)

1 1/2 lb – 2 lbs 90% lean ground beef
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 teaspoon salt
6 slices of American cheese or another kind
10 hot dog buns
Hamburger trimmings

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Chop all ingredients. Saute onions in frying pan with some cooking oil. Combine all ingredients except for the cheese and hot dog buns in bowl; mix well. Press beef mixture evenly over baking dish (used Le Creuset Stoneware 12 1/2-Inch Rectangular Baking Dish (13 x 10.2 x 4 inches). Bake 15 minutes or until beef is no longer pink.

Turn off oven and take out dish. Place slices of cheese over beef mixture. Place back in oven for several minutes until cheese melts. Cut hot dog buns into thirds; cut beef mixture as appropriate for size of buns and assemble.