Description
Sloppy joe sliders bring bold, messy comfort to classic sandwich lovers with tender beef smothered in tangy sauce. Miniature buns cradle hearty meat, promising a delightful bite that satisfies hunger and sparks joy at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 0.5 lb ground pork
Bread and Buns:
- 12 slider buns
Flavor and Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 cup ketchup
- 0.5 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Binding and Moisture:
- 0.25 cup water
- 1 egg
Optional Toppings:
- 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a large skillet over medium-high heat for browning the meat mixture.
- Combine ground beef and ground pork in the skillet, breaking the meat into small crumbles and cooking until no pink remains, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Drain excess fat from the meat and return the skillet to the stove.
- Whisk together ketchup, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl.
- Pour the sauce mixture and water into the cooked meat, stirring thoroughly to ensure even coating and allowing the flavors to meld for 3-4 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg and gently mix it into the meat sauce to help bind the ingredients and enhance moisture.
- Arrange slider buns on a baking sheet, then spoon the saucy meat mixture evenly onto the bottom halves of the buns.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the meat and top with chopped green onions for added flavor and color.
- Cover the sliders with the top bun halves and bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the cheese melts and buns turn golden brown.
- Remove from the oven, let cool for 2-3 minutes, then serve warm and enjoy these savory Sloppy Joe Sliders.
Notes
- Customize meat for leaner options by using ground turkey or chicken instead of beef and pork, reducing overall fat content while maintaining delicious flavor profile.
- Balance sauce sweetness by adjusting brown sugar quantity, allowing personal preference for tangier or sweeter taste without compromising recipe integrity.
- Enhance nutritional value by adding finely chopped vegetables like bell peppers or carrots into meat mixture, increasing fiber and micronutrient content while maintaining classic slider texture.
- Accommodate gluten-sensitive diets by using gluten-free slider buns or lettuce wraps, ensuring everyone can enjoy this crowd-pleasing comfort food without compromising taste or presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg