Description
These Chili Cheese Beef Sliders are mini sandwiches packed with juicy ground beef, rich chili spices, and melty cheddar cheese, all baked to golden perfection inside soft slider buns. Perfect for game day, parties, or a fun family dinner!
Ingredients
- Ground Beef: 1 pound – The hearty base, rich and full of flavor.
- Yellow Onion: 1 small, finely chopped – Adds sweetness and depth to the beef.
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced – Brings aromatic warmth and kick.
- Tomato Paste: 2 tablespoons – Adds richness and body to the chili base.
- Chili Powder: 1 tablespoon – The star seasoning with smoky heat.
- Cumin: 1 teaspoon – Earthy spice that deepens the chili flavor.
- Salt: 1 teaspoon – Essential for seasoning the beef just right.
- Black Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon – Adds mild bite to balance the richness.
- Cheddar Cheese: 2 cups, shredded – Melty, gooey, and sharp for perfect coverage.
- Slider Buns: 12 soft dinner rolls – The vehicle for all that goodness.
- Unsalted Butter: 2 tablespoons, melted – Brushed on top for golden finish.
- Optional Pickled Jalapeños: For a tangy, spicy contrast.
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the chopped onion until translucent. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Stir in ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat, then add tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Slice the slider buns in half horizontally, keeping the top and bottom halves intact. Place the bottom halves in the baking dish.
- Assemble the Dish: Evenly spread the chili beef mixture over the buns. Sprinkle generously with shredded cheese. Top with pickled jalapeños if using, then place the top buns over the filling.
- Cook to Perfection: Brush the tops of the buns with melted butter. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 5 minutes until tops are golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Finishing Touches: Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with extra cheese or fresh herbs if desired.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice into individual sliders and serve warm.
Notes
- Use freshly grated cheese for the best melt and flavor.
- Let sliders rest after baking to help them hold their shape.
- Toast buns lightly beforehand to prevent sogginess.
- Freeze baked sliders individually for future quick meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sliders
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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