Grass-fed beef sliders are a tasty smaller version of a classic burger. They can be perfect for kids or serve them at your next backyard bbq. Pile them high with your favorite toppings and you’ve got a new meal idea on the menu this week.
Why Grass-Fed Beef
I started diving into where our meat comes from years ago. I was reading and talking with other homesteaders that conventional cows are contained in small feed lots. They are also consuming grains and feed that are made with disgusting ingredients. Here’s why I have switched to grass-fed beef:
Nutrition of Grass-Fed Beef
Fat Content: Grass-fed beef typically has less total fat and fewer calories per serving than grain-fed beef. For example, a 3.5-ounce serving of grass-fed beef might have around 2-4 grams less fat than grain-fed.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Grass-fed beef contains higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids, which are linked to heart and brain health. The omega-6 to omega-3 ratio in grass-fed beef is closer to 2:1, while grain-fed can be as high as 20:1, which may promote inflammation, if imbalanced.
Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA): Grass-fed beef has higher levels of CLA, a fatty acid with potential benefits like reduced body fat and improved immune function, though human studies are mixed.
Vitamins and Antioxidants: Grass-fed beef tends to have higher levels of vitamins A, E, and other antioxidants due to the cows’ diet of fresh grass, which may support immune health and reduce oxidative stress.
Protein and Micronutrients: Grass-Fed cows have a high protein content and essential nutrients like iron, zinc, and B vitamins, with minimal differences.
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How to Make Grass-Fed Beef Sliders
Prepare
- First, I start with the buns. I make dinner rolls (either fresh or freeze them) as they are the perfect size for a slider.
- You can make fresh small patties if you like. Using a large cookie scoop or weigh your patties to 3oz, will be just the right size. I like to also buy these small pre-made grass-fed beef patties. I keep them in the freezer and pull them out when I’m making sliders.
Cook
- Due to their size, sliders are best cooked either inside on top of the stove (in an iron skillet) or on the counter in an electric skillet. Depending on your outdoor grill, little slider burgers can be cooked as long as the grates are not wide. Otherwise, they may slip through and break.
- Prepare the skillet and place your grass-fed beef sliders in the pan. Season generously on the one side. Cook on low-medium heat and flip over (after a few minutes). Next, season the other side. Cook and flip every few minutes.
- The burgers are done when the thermometer reads 170 °internal temperature. Add cheese right before you pull the burgers off so it’s all nice and melted.
Enjoy
- Toast slider buns lightly. Add patties and toppings like lettuce, tomato, or avocado for extra nutrients. Don’t forget the mustard, mayo and pickles.
- Serve alongside beef tallow fries or sweet potato fries.
FAQ
- Are these grass-fed beef sliders just for kids? Absolutely not. Most men will grab two of them. With a backyard bbq spread, there will be plenty of sides to go along with them.
- Is grass-fed beef more expensive than conventional raised beef? While it does cost a little more, the fact that I’m feeding my family grass-fed and grass-finished meat doesn’t compare. Grass-fed beef delivers higher levels of heart-healthy and anti-inflammatory nutrients than grain-fed beef, thanks to pasture grazing that alters fatty acid profiles and micronutrient content.
- Where can I find grass-fed/grass-finished beef? You can first check in your community. Ask around and go visit the farms. There are also farms that ship their beef online.
Where to Buy Grass-Fed Beef
When choosing to buy grass-fed beef, make sure you also are getting grass-finished. My first suggestion is to get to know the farmer or at least the company where you are buying from. Cows that are grazing on wide open pastures are so much more healthier.
You can find a local farmer and support locally. Just make sure you ask what kind of cuts of meat they offer. I know some of our local cattle farms only offer a certain variety of cuts.
I trust Wellness Meats to buy not only our beef but other meats as well. Important things that check my boxes off is no vaccines, no antibiotics, no growth hormones, no gmo’s and absolutely no grains are given to the cows.
Wellness Meats Statement:
For over 25 years, US Wellness Meats has been proudly owned and operated by dedicated family farms. Our mission is simple: deliver nutrient-rich, 100% grass-fed and pasture-raised meats from farms that are cleaner, greener, and truly sustainable. Our animals are never given added growth hormones, GMOs, or antibiotics—just pure, wholesome meat raised the way nature intended.
They offer everything from pastured poultry and pork, organ meats, wild game and of course, beef. Choose from whole chickens, heritage pork, ground meats, roasts, bacon, ribs, stew meat, seafood and so much more. They even sell grass-fed beef tallow.
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What Sides Go With Sliders?
How to Make The Buns
Using freshly-milled flour, I make a batch of dinner rolls, either fresh for that day or I make them ahead of time and freeze them for later on. They are easy to toast in the oven once they have unthawed.
Items Used in This Recipe
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Resources
Davis H, Magistrali A, Butler G, Stergiadis S. Nutritional Benefits from Fatty Acids in Organic and Grass-Fed Beef. Foods. 2022 Feb 23;11(5):646. doi: 10.3390/foods11050646. PMID: 35267281; PMCID: PMC8909876.
Daley CA, Abbott A, Doyle PS, Nader GA, Larson S. A review of fatty acid profiles and antioxidant content in grass-fed and grain-fed beef. Nutr J. 2010 Mar 10;9:10. doi: 10.1186/1475-2891-9-10. PMID: 20219103; PMCID: PMC2846864.
Grass-Fed Beef Sliders
Ingredients
Method
- First, if you are making homemade dinner rolls to use as buns, get those going in the morning. If you have them in the freezer already, pull them out and allow them to start defrosting.
- You can make fresh small patties if you like. Using a large cookie scoop or weigh your patties to 3oz, will be the perfect size. I like to also buy these small pre-made grass-fed beef patties (pictured above). I keep them in the freezer and pull them out when I'm making sliders.
- Due to their size, sliders are best cooked either inside on top of the stove (in an iron skillet) or on the counter in an electric skillet.
- Prepare the skillet and place your grass-fed beef sliders in the pan. Mix all the seasonings in a bowl or jar. Season the burgers generously on the one side. Cook on low-medium heat and flip over (after a few minutes). Next, season the other side. Cook and flip every few minutes.
- The burgers are done when the thermometer reads 170 ° internal temperature. Add cheese right before you pull the burgers off so it's all nice and melted.
- Toast slider buns lightly (unless you baked them fresh). Add patties and toppings like lettuce, tomato, or avocado for extra nutrients. Don't forget the mustard, mayo and pickles.
Notes
- See above for the recipe for the bun/dinner rolls.
- The bun/rolls recipe makes more than this recipe calls for. I’d freeze the rest for future use.
I hope these grass-fed beef sliders become a favorite in your family. They are perfect for movie or game night, backyard bbq’s or for anytime really. Tag me over on Instagram if you make them. I’d love to see how yours turn out!
Wendy Lea Walker, NTP
Nutritional Therapy Practitioner
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