🍔 Sloppy Joe Sliders
Mini sandwiches packed with a tangy, savory meat filling—perfect for parties, game day, or a fun family meal. 🥪
🧾 Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef or turkey
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 small green bell pepper, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 slider buns or small dinner rolls
- Optional: pickles, cheese slices, or coleslaw for topping
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the meat
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground meat until browned.
- Drain excess fat.
2️⃣ Add vegetables
Add chopped onion (and bell pepper if using) and cook 3–4 minutes until softened.
3️⃣ Make the sauce
Stir in ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, salt, and pepper.
Simmer 5–10 minutes until thickened.
4️⃣ Assemble sliders
- Split slider buns and lightly toast if desired.
- Spoon meat mixture onto each bun.
- Add optional toppings like cheese, pickles, or coleslaw.
5️⃣ Serve
Serve warm as a snack or meal.
🍽️ Tips & Variations
- Make ahead: Prepare the meat mixture and reheat before assembling.
- Add heat: Mix in a dash of hot sauce or chili powder. 🌶️
- Make it cheesy: Stir shredded cheese into the meat before assembling. 🧀
I can also give you:
- 🔥 Slow cooker sloppy joe sliders
- 🥬 BBQ-style sloppy joe sliders with coleslaw topping
- 🌱 Vegetarian sloppy joe sliders (lentils or mushrooms).
Do you want the slow cooker version?
