Shanghai Sliders Recipe

Name: Shanghai Sliders
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 small yellow onions, thinly sliced (about 2 cups); 1 cup low sodium chicken broth; ¼ cup dry sherry or ¼ cup apple juice; ¼ cup soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 slices fresh gingerroot (1/4-inch slice); 1 cup ketchup; 2 teaspoons roasted red chili paste, if desired; 1 12 lbs lean ground beef (at least 80%); 4 medium green onions, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh gingerroot; 1 teaspoon garlic salt; 16 mini hamburger buns, split (2 1/2 inches in diameter)

Servings: persons

4 small yellow onions, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
¼ cup dry sherry or ¼ cup apple juice
¼ cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
2 slices fresh gingerroot (1/4-inch slice)
1 cup ketchup
2 teaspoons roasted red chili paste, if desired
1 12 lbs lean ground beef (at least 80%)
4 medium green onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon garlic salt
16 mini hamburger buns, split (2 1/2 inches in diameter)

1
In a 10-inch skillet, mix onion topping ingredients; heat to boiling over high heat, stirring occasionally.
2
Decrease heat to med-low; simmer about 15 minutes or until onions are softened and liquid is reduced by half; remove gingerroot slices.
3
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix ketchup and chile paste; set aside.
4
In a big bowl, mix beef, green onions, chopped gingerroot, and garlic salt with hands, just until blended.
5
Divide mixture into 16 equal portions.
6
Using wet hands, shape each portion into a patty, about 1/4-inch thick.
7
Heat a 12-inch nonstick skillet over med-high heat.
8
Add in patties; cook 3-4 minutes on each side, pressing patties down lightly with a spatula to flatten before turning over, until meat thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 160.
9
Place patties on bottoms of buns; top patties with ketchup mixture.
10
Using slotted spoon or fork, remove onion slices from skillet; place on top of ketchup mixture.
11
Top with bun tops and serve.
12
*Per serving--350 calories, 12 g fat, 2 g fiber.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 small yellow onions, thinly sliced (about 2 cups), 1 cup low sodium chicken broth, ¼ cup dry sherry or ¼ cup apple juice, ¼ cup soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Shanghai Sliders falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Shanghai Sliders

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