Sloppy Joe Sliders (Easy Weeknight Recipe!)
These Weeknight Sloppy Joe Sliders are a classic comfort food for a reason, and so so good! Savory and juicy sloppy joe filling with a tangy sauce is stuffed into a slider roll and topped with pickles or coleslaw. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or game-day parties!
Servings: 12 sandwiches
Calories: 183kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ¼ lbs lean ground beef
- ½ cup sweet onion diced
- 1 jalapeno diced, seeds removed
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (from a can)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1-2 teaspoon hot sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
- 12 slider buns
- pickles & coleslaw for garnish/toppings
Instructions
- Heat a medium-sized Dutch oven or large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Add the diced onion, red bell pepper, and jalapeños to the pot and cook for about 5 minutes, until the vegetables have softened.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add the ground beef and cook, stirring until it has fully browned (about 5 minutes).
- Reduce the heat to low and add the tomato paste, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and hot sauce. Cook for 10-15 minutes, until the sloppy joes mixture has thickened.
- Add salt and pepper to taste, and serve on slider buns or Hawaiian Rolls, with pickles and coleslaw.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge.
- Freeze sloppy joe mixture in a ziplock bag for 2-3 months in the freezer. Thaw, then reheat and assemble sandwiches just before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 93mg | Potassium: 269mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 99IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2mg
