Description
Succulent cheesy ground beef sliders deliver a flavor explosion perfect for casual gatherings. Melted cheese and juicy beef nestled in mini buns promise a delightful bite you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup (40 grams) diced onion
- 1/4 cup (40 grams) diced green bell pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Buns and Toppings:
- 12 slider buns
- 8 slices cheddar cheese
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350F (175C), preparing a baking sheet for assembling sliders.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté diced onions and green bell peppers with olive oil until vegetables become translucent and soft, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Introduce ground beef to the skillet, crumbling meat with a wooden spoon. Incorporate garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper, cooking until beef browns completely and reaches safe internal temperature, about 6-8 minutes.
- Drain excess fat from meat mixture to prevent soggy sliders.
- Arrange slider bun bottoms on prepared baking sheet, creating a stable base for the mini sandwiches.
- Distribute cooked beef mixture evenly across bun bottoms, ensuring consistent coverage.
- Layer cheddar cheese slices directly over beef, making sure entire surface is blanketed with cheese.
- Carefully position bun tops over cheese layer, creating compact slider sandwiches.
- Brush melted butter across bun surfaces, then generously sprinkle sesame seeds for added texture and flavor.
- Loosely tent aluminum foil over sliders, bake for 10-12 minutes to melt cheese thoroughly.
- Remove foil, return to oven for additional 3-5 minutes until bun tops turn golden brown and crispy.
- Optional: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant finish. Serve immediately while warm and cheese remains gooey.
Notes
- Swap ground beef for lean turkey or plant-based crumbles to create a healthier alternative that doesn’t sacrifice flavor.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like pepper jack or Swiss to add unexpected taste dimensions and keep the recipe exciting.
- Use slider buns with whole wheat or gluten-free options to accommodate dietary restrictions and make the dish more inclusive.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time to streamline cooking process and reduce kitchen stress during meal preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 307 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 352 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg