Sloppy Joe Sliders

5 from 2 votes

Sloppy Joe Sliders are a 30-minute meal, kid-friendly recipe, and game day party favorite made with ground beef, a tangy homemade sauce, and soft rolls (Hawaiian rolls or bakery-style). These mini sloppy joes are perfect for quick family dinners, entertaining, or tailgates because they’re easy to prepare and freezer-friendly.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Entertaining, Lunch

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 352kcal

Author: Jami Powell

Equipment

Large skillet
Spatula
Baking sheet

Ingredients

16 King's Hawaiian rolls bakery dinner rolls, or brioche.
3 tablespoons melted butter
2 ½ lbs ground beef
1 small onion finely chopped
1 small green bell pepper finely chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
1 ½ cups ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon mustard
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef with the finely chopped onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic until the beef is browned and crumbled, and the vegetables are fragrant. Drain any excess fat.
Stir in ketchup, brown sugar, chili powder, mustard, Worcestershire, and tomato paste. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.
Reduce heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 10-15 minutes until thickened. Add a little water if needed.
While the beef simmers, brush roll tops with melted butter and toast at 375°F for 8–10 minutes.
Spoon the Sloppy Joe mixture generously onto the bottom halves of the rolls. Top with the remaining halves and serve.

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Notes

Storage Store leftover Sloppy Joe filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Freeze Prepare the Sloppy Joe filling as instructed and let it cool completely. Transfer the cooled filling to an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months.

Reheat To reheat, place the filling in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally until heated through.

Substitutions

Ground Beef: Use ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
Green Bell Pepper: Use red or yellow bell pepper for a sweeter taste.

Adjustments Cooking time may need to be adjusted based on the geography of the area (high vs. low elevation), cookware (stoneware vs traditional bakeware), and outdoor temperature if grilling.

Nutrition information is only an estimate

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