Sloppy Joe Sliders

Easy Sloppy Joe Sliders made with ground beef, Hawaiian rolls, and melted cheddar — baked to golden perfection for game day, harvest meals, or busy weeknights.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Makes sliders

Recipe from: Deanne Frieders | This Farm Girl Cooks

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon olive oil
½ cup white onion finely chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic or ½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ cup chopped celery
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 ½ pounds ground beef
15 ounces tomato sauce
¼ cup ketchup
1 Tablespoon tomato paste
2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 Tablespoon vinegar apple cider or white
2 Tablespoons brown sugar
1 Tablespoon yellow mustard
12 Hawaiian sweet rolls or slider buns
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 Tablespoons butter melted
1 teaspoon sesame seeds optional, for topping

Instructions

Cook the filling: Heat 1 Tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ½ cup white onion, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, and ½ cup chopped celery. Season lightly with salt and pepper, cooking 4–5 minutes until softened.
Brown the meat: Add 1 ½ pounds ground beef and cook over medium low heat until fully browned, breaking it into crumbles. Drain any excess fat.
Make the sauce: Stir in 15 ounces tomato sauce, ¼ cup ketchup, 1 Tablespoon tomato paste, 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 Tablespoon vinegar, 2 Tablespoons brown sugar, and 1 Tablespoon yellow mustard. Simmer uncovered 5–8 minutes until thickened. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Assemble the sliders: Slice the 12 Hawaiian sweet rolls or slider buns in half horizontally (keeping the top and bottom layers intact). Place the bottom half in a greased 9x13 baking dish.
Spread the sloppy joe meat mixture evenly over the rolls. Sprinkle with 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese.
Place the top half of the rolls over the filling.
Top & bake: Brush 2 Tablespoons butter over the tops of the rolls. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sesame seeds.
Cover loosely with foil and bake at 350°F for 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 5 minutes, until the tops are golden and the cheese is melted.
Serve: Let sliders cool for 5 minutes before cutting and serving.

Farm Girl Tips

Make Ahead: Assemble up to 8 hours in advance, cover, and refrigerate. Bake right before serving.

Freeze: Sloppy joe filling can be frozen up to 3 months. Thaw overnight, assemble sliders, and bake.

Serve With: Chips, coleslaw, baked beans, or pickles for a crowd-pleasing meal.

Keep Warm: Cover baked sliders with foil or keep in a slow cooker on Warm for serving.

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