Mini Man Burgers - Alton Brown - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 lb ground chuck
8 (3 inch) buns (or 8 rolls split in half)
2 -3 tablespoons mayonnaise

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
Preheat a griddle to 350 degrees F.
Combine the onion powder, garlic powder, pepper, and salt in a small bowl.
Set aside.
Line a jellyroll or sheet pan with parchment paper, and place the ground chuck in the middle of the pan.
Cover the meat with a large sheet of plastic wrap.
Roll meat with a rolling pin until it covers the surface of the pan; it should be very thin.
Remove the plastic wrap, and sprinkle the meat with the seasoning mixture.
Fold the meat in half, from side to side, using the parchment paper.
Use a pizza wheel to cut the meat into 8 even squares.
Wrap the buns in foil and place in the oven for 5 to 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, place the burgers on the griddle and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side.
Remove the buns from the oven.
Spread a small amount of mayonnaise on each bun and top with the burger and any other condiments, as desired.
Serve immediately.