Sloppy Joe Sliders

Cheesy sloppy joe slider held above a baking dish to show cheesiness.

Satisfy your comfort cravings with these Sloppy Joe Sliders! They're the perfect size for sharing or serving as an easy weeknight dinner. Have these delicious sandwiches hot and ready to eat in under an hour!

Course Appetizer, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine American

Diet Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Salt

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 32

Total Time 42

Servings sliders

Calories 165kcal

Author Alana Lieberman

Cost $15

Equipment

Ingredients

1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
⅓ cup ketchup
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon chili powder
1 pound ground turkey can also use ground chicken or beef
1 cup diced yellow onion (about ½ an onion)
1 cup diced green bell pepper (about 1 pepper)
1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 3 garlic cloves)
1 package slider rolls (about 12 rolls), cut in half to create slider buns such as Brioche buns or King's Hawaiian
6 slices muenster cheese
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
¼ teaspoon italian seasoning

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Add tomato sauce, ketchup, worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, and chili powder to a bowl. Stir to combine. Set aside.
Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil, then add the ground turkey. Cook until almost cooked all the way through, about 5 minutes. (If using ground beef, drain off any excess grease)
Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook 8 minutes, or until the onion is translucent, stirring occasionally so nothing sticks or burns to the bottom of the skillet.
Pour sauce over the meat mixture. Simmer, again stirring occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes, until sauce is thickened and meat is coated.
Place bottom half of slider rolls in a baking dish. Top with sliced muenster cheese. Then scoop sloppy joe mixture onto the cheese in an even layer, spreading from one end of the buns to the other.
Place top buns on top of the meat. Brush tops with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with italian seasoning.
Bake sliders for 10 to 15 minutes, until buns are golden brown and the cheese has melted.

Notes

The nutritional estimates are based on using ground turkey. The nutritional value will change based on the meat, cheese, and slider buns used.
I recommend making the sauce per instructions and adjusting to taste. If you prefer sweeter sloppy joes, increase the ketchup or brown sugar. If you prefer tangier sloppy joes, use additional apple cider vinegar or mustard.
If making this ahead of time, make the sloppy joe filling and store it in the refrigerator or freezer. Then, assemble and bake the sliders just before serving.

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