Ground Beef Sliders

CreatedFebruary 7, 2023February 7, 2023

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Ground Beef Sliders are delicious party appetizers that could also be turned into a light meal with fries, coleslaw, or salad.

The fluffy slider buns are loaded with juicy browned ground beef and cheddar cheese and baked in the oven with a brush of melted butter and a sprinkling of sesame seeds.

Recipe Notes:

These sliders are best enjoyed straight out of the oven!
These sliders can be assembled up to 4 hours before baking. Simply store them covered with foil or plastic wrap in your refrigerator until you’re ready to bake them!
This recipe yields 12 sliders, and most people usually eat about 2 sliders each. You can easily double or triple the recipe to feed a larger crowd!
Drain the browned ground beef otherwise, the grease will make the buns soggy.

Can I cook these sliders in an air fryer?

Yes, you can! Preheat your air fryer to 300F while you cut the sandwiches apart. Place the assembled sliders into the air fryer in a single layer with a small space between them for sufficient air circulation. Air fry the sliders for 5 to 8 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the sandwiches are golden brown on top.

What variations can I make these sliders?

These sliders are delicious as is but if you want to alter the recipe, then have a look at my suggestions below:
– Substitute cheddar cheese for Gruyere cheese or add Parmesan as well.
– Add slices of bacon to these sliders for extra meaty flavor.
– Add pickled jalapeños in between the meat and cheese for some heat.
– Add diced green pepper to the pan when browning the ground beef to resemble a Sloppy Joe.

What can I serve with these ground beef sliders?

These sliders can be served with chips, onion rings, creamy coleslaw, fries, veggies, and even some homemade soup!

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Ground Beef Sliders

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, crumbling the meat as it cooks. Stir in the minced onion and season with salt and black pepper. Drain the excess grease from the cooked meat.
To the cooked meat, stir in the ketchup, mustard, worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder. Once blended, stir in the shredded cheese. Remove from heat.
Place the bottom of the slider buns into the prepared baking dish.
On top of the slider bun bottoms, place half of the sliced cheese, the ground beef mixture, and the remaining sliced cheese. Add the tops of the slider buns.
Brush the buns with melted butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Cover the sliders with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.Uncover and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes or until the sliders are golden brown. Cut the sandwiches apart and serve warm.