Sloppy Joe Sliders

Guys, it’s sliders time! If you’re new to the blog, welcome to our ongoing series where we feature these delicious mini sandwiches at least twice a month. Check out the list below of what we have so far.

As you can see, we already have a quite a selection on the blog but although they’re all yummy and tasty, G and I do have our favorites.

While he’s partial to the Philly and I can’t get enough of the chicken bacon ranch, we both agree these mini sloppy joes take the crown! Meaty, saucy, cheesy, and loaded with comfort food flavors, they’re a sure hit with kids and adults alike.

I think I’ve done it. I’ve made what just may be THE perfect snack for your game day festivities.

Or pop a batch in the oven on Halloween night and serve them alongside a big bowl of coleslaw for a fun pre-trick-or-treat meal with the kids.  In my case, “the kids” are all well over 6 feet tall, a couple have scruffy beards, and there may be a tattoo here or there, but hey, they’re still my babies.

Sloppy Joe Sliders

I have a weird thing to confess. I’ve never made Sloppy Joes with the store-bought  mix. I’m not going to name names but you know the kind, right?  It’s just so gosh darn easy to make from scratch and I love to add my own spices to make them a little different each time.

The recipe for these baked sloppy joes starts with browning the ground beef with onion and bell peppers and then simmering in a rich tomato gravy made of tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, and brown sugar until thick and hearty.

Although you can use commercial sloppy joe sauce (Manwich) if you like to simplify the process, I urge you to make it from scratch. The homemade sauce takes only a few ingredients and a few minutes to pull together yet tastes so much better!

Ingredients

• 1 lb  ground beef (455 g)
• 1 teaspoon  salt
• ½ teaspoon  pepper
• ½ white onion, diced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ¾ cup  ketchup (180 g)
• 2 teaspoons  mustard
• 1 teaspoon  worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons  brown sugar
• 1 pack dinner roll
• ½ cup  shredded cheddar cheese (50 g)
• 2 tablespoons  butter, melted
• sesame seeds

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. In a saucepan over medium heat, add the ground beef and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3. Using a spoon, break up the meat and stir until browned.
4. Add the onion and garlic and continue to cook until the onions are translucent.
5. Add the ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire, and brown sugar.
6. Stir until the meat is fully cooked and sauce is evenly combined. Set aside.
7. Cut the dinner rolls in half and place the bottom half in a baking pan.
8. Top with meat and sprinkle with cheese. Place the top of the rolls back on top.
9. Brush the rolls with melted butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
10. Bake for 10 minutes, or until rolls are toasted and cheese is melted.
11. Cut into individual sliders.
12. Enjoy!