5-Ingredient Sloppy Joe Sliders (Print Version)
Tangy ground beef and cheddar tucked in warm slider buns, ready in minutes—ideal for family meals.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meat & Protein
01 - 1 pound ground beef
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
→ Sauce & Condiments
03 - 1 cup canned sloppy joe sauce
→ Bread
04 - 12 slider buns
→ Dairy
05 - 6 slices cheddar cheese, halved
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Set oven temperature to 350°F and allow to fully preheat.
02 - In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef and chopped onion, breaking up the meat while stirring, until beef is fully browned and onion becomes translucent, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
03 - Pour in sloppy joe sauce, stirring to combine. Let simmer over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, just until thoroughly heated and mixture thickens slightly.
04 - Arrange the slider bun bottoms in a baking dish. Evenly distribute the beef mixture onto each bun. Top each portion with half a slice of cheddar cheese, then cap with slider bun tops.
05 - Place baking dish in preheated oven and bake uncovered for 5 to 7 minutes, until cheese is fully melted and buns are lightly toasted.
06 - Remove sliders from oven and serve immediately while warm.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Ready in 25 minutes with minimal prep
- Only five main ingredients for ultimate simplicity
- Big savory flavor and kid-friendly fun in every slider
- Perfect for serving a group or doubling for parties
02 -
- Family friendly and easy to adjust for different tastes
- A top choice for parties because they hold well on platters
- Pantry ready with only simple core ingredients
03 -
- Lightly toast the buns cut side down before filling for extra flavor and sturdiness
- Double the batch of meat sauce and save half for quick weeknight tacos or pasta
- If you like a spicy kick stir in a pinch of chili flakes into the sauce before baking