John's Beef Slider Bites

Prepare the workspace by laying out a flat surface and dividing the ground beef into 8 equal portions using a sharp knife or pastry cutter. Next, prepare the mini muffin tin by lining each cup with a paper liner and sprinkling a pinch of salt and black pepper onto the bottom of each liner.

Form each portion of ground beef into a rough ball and gently place it into the prepared muffin cup. Sprinkle a pinch of salt and pepper onto the top of each meatball for added flavor.

Place another paper liner on top of each meatball and press it gently downwards to shape the mini burger into a round, flat patty. Carefully remove the paper liner from each burger and discard.

Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, allowing it to reach the optimal temperature. Cook the mini burgers in the hot skillet for approximately 3 minutes on each side, or until they achieve a browned crust and are slightly pink in the center. Flip the burgers over and cook for an additional 3 minutes on the other side.

Once cooked, remove the mini burgers from the skillet and place them on a plate to rest for 2 minutes.

In a separate bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and pickle relish. Spoon a small amount of the mixture onto each bun for added flavor.

Place the cooked mini burgers onto the buns and season with a pinch of black pepper for added taste. Top each burger with a slice of tomato and close the buns to serve.