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Ground Beef Sliders With Hawaiian Rolls {BBQ Beef Sliders}

Melissa Griffiths
This is the perfect recipe for making irresistible Ground Beef Sliders with Hawaiian Rolls — savory-sweet mini burgers that are just right for game day, parties, or quick family dinners! Juicy beef, melty cheese, and buttery garlic topping make these sliders impossible to resist.
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 295 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup onion (diced)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 8 slices cheddar cheese
  • 12 hawaiian sweet rolls (dinner rolls, the kind that come stuck together)
  • 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
  • 1 teaspoon parsley (fresh or dried)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  • In a frying pan, cook the ground beef until almost browned.
  • Add in the onion and salt and continue to cook until the ground beef is cooked through and the onion is softened.
    onions and cooked ground beef in a skillet.
  • Stir in the BBQ sauce until everything is evenly coated.
    tomato sauce in a skillet full of ground beef and diced onion.
  • Remove the rolls from the package, leaving them stuck together.
  • Slice the rolls in half all at once lengthwise.
    a aking dish with half a package of dinner rolls resting at the bottom.
  • Place the bottom half of the rolls in a 9x13 baking dish.
  • Spread the ground beef mixture over the rolls.
    dinner roll halves topped with bbq beef mixture in a baking dish.
  • Top wtih the cheese.
    cheese slices on top of bbq beef mixture on sandwich bottoms in a glass baking dish.
  • Place the top half of the rolls on top of the ground beef and cheese.
    arranged and unbaked bbq beef dinner sliders in a glass baking dish.
  • Combine the melted butter, parsley, and garlic.
  • Spread evenly over the top of the sliders.
    brushing a seasoned butter mixture over the top of the bread rolls for the sliders.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, until the cheese is melty.
    a hand pulling out a single slider sandwich.

Notes

Best Tips For Sliders:
  • For the juiciest and most flavorful sliders, use a ground beef ratio of 90% lean and 10% fat. This will keep the meat moist and add flavor without being too greasy.
  • If the ground beef you use has a higher fat content, then you'll want to spoon out any excess fat after browning the meat. Too much fat can make your Hawaiian rolls soggy!
  • Don't skip sautéing the onion with the ground beef - this adds a ton of flavor to the filling.
  • The butter, parsley, and garlic glaze take these sliders to the next level. Be sure to brush it generously on top of the rolls before baking. This will also give the rolls a nice golden color.
  • You can make the ground beef filling ahead of time and store it in the fridge until you're ready to assemble and bake the sliders. It'll last well for up to 3 days.
 
Variations & Substitutions:
  • Use a different type of ground meat: If you're not a fan of ground beef, you can easily swap it out for another ground meat such as turkey, chicken, or pork.
  • Pick your favorite BBQ sauce: Any BBQ sauce will work for this recipe. Sweet, smoky, or spicy - it's up to you! You can also mix in some hot sauce for an extra kick.
  • Mix up the cheese: Cheddar cheese works great because it melts well, but you can use any type of cheese you like.
  • Add some toppings: Pineapple slices, red onions, bacon, or pickles are all great topping options for these sliders.
  • Sprinkle with sesame seeds: For some extra flavor, sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the butter topping before baking.
  • Try a different type of bread: I love how Hawaiian rolls come still connected, making it easy to assemble a large batch of sliders. But any bread rolls would work! Just pack them tightly in the baking dish before adding the filling. Pretzel rolls or brioche buns could be fun choices.
 
Serving Suggestions: These sliders are the star of any backyard BBQ or game-day spread (in my opinion!), so you don't need to go crazy with the sides. A few simple options would be:
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Store & Reheat: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, place them in a baking dish and cover with foil. Bake at 350°F for about 15 minutes or until the ground beef reaches 165°F.
 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 295kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 541mgPotassium: 187mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 226IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 99mgIron: 1mg
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