Sloppy Joe Sliders
Cheesy Sloppy Joe Sliders are full of juicy ground beef, tangy sauce, and melty cheddar cheese on buttery toasted slider buns. Perfect for parties, game days, or a fun family dinner!
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Servings: 12 sliders
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 small sweet onion diced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 12 slider buns
- 16 ounces mild cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 F.
- Cut slider buns and place bottom buns on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
- Over medium-high heat, cook the onions and ground beef in a large skillet. Cook until the beef is no longer pink and the onions are soft.
- Add in the ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, onion and garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook a few minutes until the sauce thickens a little and comes together.
- Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Spread some cheese on the slider bun bottoms.
- Spread on the beef mixture in an even layer.
- Top with remaining cheese and cover with top buns.
- Melt the butter in a bowl. Stir in the Italian seasoning.
- Brush or evenly pour on the slider bun tops. Sprinkle the sesame seeds over them.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the tops of the buns are golden brown.
- Remove and let cool for 1-2 minutes. Serve warm!
Notes
- Use lean ground beef or substitute ground turkey.
- Add in some green bell peppers for extra veggies.
- Drain excess grease to keep them from getting soggy.
- Add spice to the homemade sloppy joe sauce with red pepper flakes, chili powder, or cayenne pepper.
- For a smoky joe slider, swap the ketchup for barbecue sauce.
- Try different cheeses like mozzarella, Monterey jack, or American cheese.
- Instead of sesame seeds on the tops of the buns, try poppy seeds.
- Let the sliders rest after baking for a few minutes to set.
- Try other toppings like diced jalapeños, sautéed mushrooms, crispy onions, or caramelized onions.
- Double the recipe for a crowd!
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 426kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 853mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g