Sloppy Joe Sliders

If you love a sloppy joe, then these Sloppy Joe Sliders are something you are going to want to try. They are easy to make and perfect for a quick dinner or feeding a crowd. Seasoned beef smothered with melted cheese and favorite tangy sauce, what's not to like?

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings sliders

Calories 325kcal

Author Sherri Hagymas

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
½ cup red bell pepper finely diced
½ cup green bell pepper finely diced
½ cup onion finely diced
2 cups bbq sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 cloves garlic minced
12 slices cheddar cheese
12 Hawaiian Rolls
2 tablespoons butter melted
Sesame seeds optional topping

Instructions

In a large skillet, add the ground beef, red bell pepper, green bell pepper and onion and cook over medium-high heat until beef is browned and veggies are tender.
1 pound lean ground beef, ½ cup red bell pepper, ½ cup green bell pepper, ½ cup onion
Drain off any excess grease into a colander placed over a bowl.

Make the sloppy joe mixture

Add the bbq sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, chili powder, and garlic and heat over medium heat for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens slightly.
2 cups bbq sauce, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon yellow mustard, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 2 cloves garlic
Preheat oven to 350° F while mixture is cooking.

Assemble the sliders

Slice the Hawaiian rolls in half and place 6 slices of cheddar on the bottom buns.
12 slices cheddar cheese, 12 Hawaiian Rolls
Then spread beef mixture evenly over the cheese layer.
Top the meat mixture with the remaining 6 slices of cheese and place the top buns on.
Brush the bun tops with the melted butter and sprinkle with a little sesame seeds if desired.
2 tablespoons butter, Sesame seeds
Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

Swap the ground beef for ground turkey or ground chicken or even non-meat vegetarian crumbles if desired.

Use all red bell pepper or all green bell peppers if desired.

Add jalapeno peppers or crushed red pepper flakes to the meat mixture for a spicier version.

Use dijon mustard if you'd like.

Add a teaspoon of onion powder to the melted butter that you brush on the tops of the rolls

Add a few tablespoons of tomato paste with a little extra water if desired.

Use any kind of cheese. Pepperjack cheese, provolone cheese, and American cheese are all wonderful options.

Use any dinner rolls or slider rolls instead of Hawaiian rolls.

Store leftovers in an airtight container the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

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