Wild Rice Slider Trio
- 1½ lb lean ground beef
1¼ cups cooked wild rice
1 tsp salt
15 silver dollar sized buns
Szechuan Slider:
¼ cup hoisin sauce (or your favorite stir-fry sauce)
½ cup thinly sliced red pepper
Mexican Slider:
¼ cup medium salsa
½ cup finely shredded Mexican cheese blend
Italian Slider:
2 tbsp pesto
5 slices pepperoni
2½ slices provolone cheese, cut to fit
In medium bowl, combine ground beef, wild rice and salt; divide mixture into thirds; set aside.
Szechuan Slider: In small bowl, combine one-third of the beef and wild rice mixture with hoisin sauce; form mixture into 5 patties. Grill or pan fry over medium heat. Garnish patties with red pepper and serve on bun.
Mexican Slider: In small bowl, combine one-third of the beef and wild rice mixture with salsa and cheese; form mixture into 5 patties. Grill or pan fry over medium heat. Serve on bun.
Italian Slider: In small bowl, combine one-third of the beef and wild rice mixture with pesto; form mixture into 5 patties. Grill or pan fry over medium heat. Garnish patties with one slice pepperoni and cheese. Serve on bun.
5 entrèe servings; 15 appetizers
Nutrition Facts
Recipe compliments of the Minnesota Cultivated Wild Rice Council