Everyone’s doing it. Why shouldn’t you? While DCist usually tries not to succumb to peer pressure, one cannot deny the endless utility of the mini-burger. Getting its start as late night diner fare and moving to sports bars everywhere to help fans keep down their beer, the mini burger is taking over. Tallula has taken the micro morsel one step further by adding truffle butter and caramelized onions in an attempt at gourmet bar fare.

Just like anything that becomes popular, the mini burger is often stepped on. In some establishments, they are getting bigger and bigger, while others have patties shaped more like meatballs than burgers. DCist prefers them sized so that eating six doesn’t cause discomfort. After all, one of the greatest things about the mini burger is that it leaves room for other menu items. We also feel that the shape for a mini burger shouldn’t be any different than a regular burger; meatballs just don’t look cool on a bun. If you have a hankering for some mini-burger action in your own home the following steps should guarantee success.