Classic Beef Sliders Recipes

BEEF SLIDERS FOR A CROWD

Steps:

• Special equipment: a 10-by-15-inch rimmed baking sheet
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Cut the onion in half, and shred each half on the large holes of a box grater. Squeeze the shredded onion dry between 2 towels, and scatter around a 10-by-15-inch rimmed baking sheet.
• Put the ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl, and mix gently, just enough to incorporate evenly. Drop mounds of the mixture all around the baking sheet, and press them into an even layer without disturbing the onions too much (but expect some of the onions to move around and peek through the meat). Brush the top of the meat with the vegetable oil, then season it evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt and several grinds of fresh pepper. Score the meat into 24 squares, cutting completely through with a spatula.
• Bake until browned and no longer pink in the middle, 8 to 9 minutes. Put a small square of cheese on each patty, and return to the oven to melt, about 30 seconds. Let rest a few minutes, then recut along the scores to separate.
• Top each patty with a slice of tomato and pickle. Slide a spatula into the pan, and let guests serve themselves. Serve alongside a platter with the buns and lettuce. Don't forget the ketchup and mustard.

BEEF SLIDERS

Steps:

• Mix mayonnaise, Sriracha, pickle juice, mustard, garlic powder, sugar, and salt together in a bowl for comeback sauce. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Set aside 6 teaspoons for sliders; refrigerate remaining sauce for another use.
• Coat the bottom of a deep pan with a thin layer of oil. Heat over medium heat. Add onion in about a 1/2-inch layer across the whole pan. Cover and let cook until fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, stir, and re-cover.
• While onion is cooking, combine beef, seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl. Shape into 6 small patties.
• Toss onion around the pan so as not to burn one side. Place patties over the bed of onion and cover the pan. Cook for 2 minutes.
• Flip burgers. Place 1/2 a slice of American cheese on top of each burger and several pickle slices on the cheese. Place both halves of buns stacked face-down on top of each burger. The top bun should be the one touching the cheese and pickles. Cover to steam the buns and cook burgers until no longer pink in the centers, 3 to 5 minutes more.
• Remove the buns and burgers from the pan. Spread comeback sauce on the bottom half of each bun, then load some onions onto it. Place burger and top bun on top. Serve hot.

CHEF JOHN'S BEEF SLIDERS

Steps:

• Place ground beef onto a work surface; divide into 8 equal-size pieces using a knife or pastry cutter. Line 8 muffin cups with paper liners.
• Sprinkle bottoms of paper liners with salt and black pepper. Form each piece of burger into a rough ball and place into a muffin cup. Season tops with salt and pepper.
• Place a second paper liner on top of each piece of meat and gently press it down to shape the mini burger into a round, flat shape. Pull off the paper tops and remove burgers from the muffin cups; remove bottom paper liners from burgers.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook burgers in the hot skillet until they have a browned crust and are slightly pink in the middle, about 3 minutes per side. Flip burgers and cook 3 minutes on other side. Remove burgers to a plate to rest for 2 minutes.
• Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and pickle relish in a bowl; spoon a dollop onto each bun. Place burgers onto buns, season with more black pepper, and top with a tomato slice. Close buns and serve.

SLIDER-STYLE MINI BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
• Mix together the ground beef and onion soup mix in a large skillet; cook and stir over medium-high heat until the beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease. Remove from heat. Stir the mayonnaise and Cheddar cheese into the ground beef mixture.
• Lay the bottoms of the dinner rolls on the prepared baking sheet. Spread the cheese and beef mixture on the bottom half of each roll. Replace the tops. Cover with another sheet of aluminum foil sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the burgers are heated through and cheese melts, about 30 minutes. Serve with sliced pickles.

ROAST BEEF SLIDERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• Slice the rolls in half vertically, leaving each roll attached as a sheet. Peel off the top layer and set aside; place the bottoms of the rolls in the prepared dish. Layer roast beef and cheese across the rolls.
• Heat oil in a a small skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms until soft, about 5 minutes. Spread pepper mixture over cheese and beef. Place the tops of the rolls back on.
• Mix melted butter, garlic powder, adobo seasoning, and Italian seasoning together. Brush seasoned butter on the tops of the rolls, pouring any extra over the sides.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cheese starts to melt, about 15 minutes. Separate each roll into a sandwich using a serrated knife. Serve hot.

HOT ROAST BEEF SLIDERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Mix the mayonnaise and horseradish together and set aside.
• Remove the Hawaiian Rolls from the packaging. Cut each set of 12 horizontally in half so the tops and bottoms are separated.
• Lay the bottoms in a 9x13 baking dish. Spread the horseradish mixture evenly over the rolls. Next lay the roast beef and then cheese evenly over the rolls. Put the tops back on the rolls and then use a knife to cut between each roll to separate the sandwiches. (This helps for serving.)
• Next, in a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, garlic, dried onion, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over the top of the rolls and use a pastry brush to evenly spread it out and work between each roll.
• Bake for 20 minutes or until the sandwiches are heated through and the cheese is melted.

CLASSIC BEEF SLIDERS

Steps:

• Prepare a grill or grill pan for medium-high heat.
• Divide the ground beef into 12 portions (about 2 ounces each). Pat each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty and make an indentation in the center with your thumb so the patties keep their shape while cooking. Sprinkle with salt and a few grinds of pepper.
• Brush the grill grates or grill pan with oil. Grill the patties, turning once, until nicely browned but still a bit pink inside, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Top each patty with a piece of cheese and grill until melted, about 1 minute.
• Arrange the sweet rolls cut-side up on a cutting board or large serving platter. Spread some ketchup, mayonnaise and mustard on each roll bottom. Top with a piece of lettuce and a burger patty. Put a pickle on each patty and sandwich with the remaining roll tops.

AMAZING CHEESEBURGER SLIDERS

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 350° F. Season 1 lb. ground beef with ¼ tsp. salt and 1 Tbsp. onion powder. Add the beef mixture to a large skillet and cook until the meat browns and cooks through. See recipe tips below for help cooking the best ground beef ever!
• After it cooks through, drain the grease from your ground beef and set the beef aside. Split 12 Hawaiian rolls in half. Set the tops aside. Place the bottom half of the rolls back into the container they came packaged in.Place a slice of American cheese on each bottom roll. Then, spread the beef mixture over the cheese.Top with another slice of cheese. Break up the cooked bacon* into 12 pieces and add a piece to each roll. Optional: Add a pickle slice. Drizzle the top with ketchup and mustard or spread a ketchup and mayonnaise mixture inside of the rolls.
• Add the tops of the rolls. Cover the container the sliders are sitting in with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes. Then, remove the foil and brush with 1 Tbsp. melted butter mixed with 1 tsp. garlic powder. Optional: Sprinkle with 2 tsp. sesame seeds.Bake for another 5 minutes or until the cheese melts completely. Serve and enjoy!

SLIDERS

Steps:

• Build a charcoal fire or heat a gas grill.
• Place the ground beef in a large bowl and add the mustard, olive oil, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix gently with a fork to combine, taking care not to compress the ingredients. Shape the meat into 12 (2-inch) patties of equal size and thickness.
• When the grill is medium-hot, brush the grill grate with oil to keep the sliders from sticking. Place the sliders on the grill and cook for 4 minutes. Turn the sliders over with a spatula and cook for another 4 to 6 minutes, until medium-rare, or cook longer if you prefer the sliders more well done. For the last 2 minutes of cooking time, place 1/2-ounce Gruyere on the top of each burger and close the grill lid. Remove the sliders to a platter and cover with foil.
• Slice the buns in half crosswise and toast the halves cut side down on the grill.
• Divide the baby arugula among the 12 bottom buns, top each with a slider, and finish with a slice of tomato and red onion. Cover with the top of the bun and serve hot with ketchup.