Sloppy Joe Sliders (With Hawaiian Rolls)

Sloppy Joe Sliders (With Hawaiian Rolls)

These delicious Sloppy Joe Sliders make the ultimate party appetizer! Ground beef is cooked in a sweet and tangy sauce, enveloped in warm, soft Hawaiian rolls and toasted to perfection. With gooey cheddar cheese dripping out in every bite, these mouthwatering sliders are always a big hit!

Course Appetizers/Party Foods

Cuisine American

Keyword beef sliders, Sloppy Joe Sliders

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Total Time 35

Servings

Calories 216kcal

Author Lisa O'Driscoll

Equipment

9x13 baking dish
mixing bowl
spatula
skillet
cutting board
basting brush

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1/4 cup yellow onion diced
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup beef broth
3/4 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 package King's Hawaiian Rolls 12-count
1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded

For The Topping

1/4 cup butter melted
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
2 teaspoons fresh thyme finely chopped

For The Sloppy Joes

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9x13 pan using nonstick cooking spray.
Combine the beef, chopped onions, brown sugar, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper in a large skillet over medium heat. Use a spatula to break up the meat until there are no large chunks left. You're looking for a fine mince. Cook until the beef is browned.
1 pound ground beef, 1/4 cup yellow onion, 2 teaspoons brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon sea salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Pour the beef broth, ketchup, and yellow mustard into the pan. Fold into the meat mixture.
1/2 cup beef broth, 3/4 cup ketchup, 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
In a separate bowl, mix the water and cornstarch. Slowly add it to the beef and sloppy joe sauce mixture while stirring to combine. This will slightly thicken the sauce.
2 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 tablespoons water
Place the dinner rolls on a cutting board or a flat surface. Using a large knife, slice the rolls in half all at once. Place the bottom half of the rolls in the greased baking dish.
1 package King's Hawaiian Rolls
Spoon the beef onto the bottom buns, then use the back of the spoon (or a spatula) to spread into an even layer.
Spread the shredded cheese over the sloppy joe mix.
1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
Add the top layer of the rolls.
Using a separate small bowl, combine the melted butter, sea salt, sesame seeds, and freshly chopped thyme. Spoon this over the top of the rolls evenly. You can use a basting brush, if needed.
1/4 cup butter, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the sloppy joe meat is fully cooked.
Turn the oven to broil, remove the foil, and allow the tops of the buns to toast for about 2-3 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy.

Notes

If you'd like the bottoms of the rolls toasted, bake them at 350 degrees for about 5 minutes before you assemble the sliders.
Be sure to keep a close eye on the rolls when they're under the broiler. If you leave them in more than a couple minutes, the tops may burn.

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