Description
Chili Cheese Beef Sliders are a crowd-pleasing snack bursting with juicy seasoned beef, spicy chili, and gooey melted cheddar cheese, all served on soft slider buns. Perfect for game days, parties, or cozy nights in, these sliders combine bold flavors and easy preparation for a delicious handheld treat everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound 80/20 ground beef
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 slider buns
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional: sliced jalapeños for extra heat
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef Mixture: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain the excess fat, then add diced onions, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in canned diced tomatoes and let the mixture simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes until the flavors meld and the chili thickens slightly.
- Prep the Slider Buns: Slice the slider buns in half horizontally. Lightly toast them under the broiler or on a griddle until just golden to add a slight crunch and prevent sogginess when assembling.
- Assemble the Sliders: Spoon a generous portion of the chili beef mixture onto each bun bottom. Immediately top with shredded cheddar cheese so it melts into the warm meat. Place the top bun halves on each slider.
- Melt and Serve: Arrange the assembled sliders on a baking sheet and place them under the broiler for 2–3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve hot for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use 80/20 ground beef to ensure juicy sliders without excessive grease.
- Toasting the buns is essential to prevent sogginess and add texture.
- Simmer the chili beef mixture uncovered to achieve a thicker consistency.
- Add cheese while the meat mixture is hot to encourage perfect melting.
- Adjust chili powder and jalapeños to customize the spice level according to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chili cheese sliders, beef sliders, game day snacks, appetizer, easy sliders, party food
