Introduction:
Skip the individual burger patties and feed a hungry crowd all at once with these incredibly juicy, cheesy chopped beef sliders! Flavorful, well-seasoned ground beef is layered over soft sweet rolls, blanketed in melted cheese, and finished with a rich garlic herb butter glaze. Baked until perfectly warm and gooey, they are the ultimate low-stress food for game day or a busy weeknight family dinner.
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Servings: 12 sliders
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 pack (12 count): King’s Hawaiian sweet rolls (or any slider buns)
- 1.5 lbs: Lean ground beef (80/20 or 85/15)
- 1 small: Yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 cups: Shredded cheddar or sliced American cheese
- 1 tsp: Garlic powder
- 1 tsp: Onion powder
- 1 tsp: Worcestershire sauce
- To taste: Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- For the Glaze:
- 4 tbsp (1/4 cup): Unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 tsp: Garlic powder
- 1 tbsp: Fresh parsley, finely chopped (or 1 tsp dried parsley)
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
- Cook the Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and diced onion. Cook until the beef is completely browned and no longer pink, breaking it apart into fine pieces with a spatula as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
- Season the Filling: Turn the heat down to low. Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Let it simmer for 1–2 minutes so the flavors fully meld into the meat, then remove from heat.
- Prep the Rolls: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Without separating the individual sweet rolls, use a long serrated bread knife to slice the entire block of rolls in half horizontally, creating one large top piece and one large bottom piece. Place the bottom half into a disposable aluminum foil baking pan or greased baking sheet.
- Layer Up: Lay down a single layer of cheese across the bottom buns. Evenly spoon your seasoned chopped beef over the cheese, pressing it down slightly. Top the beef with another generous layer of cheese—this acts as the “glue” to keep everything together. Place the top section of the rolls over the cheese layer.
- Brush the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, garlic powder, and chopped parsley. Use a pastry brush to coat the tops of the rolls generously with the garlic butter, letting it seep down the sides.
- Bake to Perfection: Cover the pan loosely with aluminum foil to prevent the tops from burning. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is completely melted and the tops of the rolls are beautifully golden brown.
- Slice and Serve: Let them cool for 2–3 minutes, then use a sharp knife to cut along the seams of the rolls. Serve immediately while hot and cheesy!
Conclusion:
With their irresistible sweet-and-savory profile and pillowy texture, these chopped beef sliders are always the first thing to vanish from the buffet table. They give you all the satisfaction of a rich cheeseburger with a fraction of the kitchen effort!