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Pull Apart Sloppy Joe Sliders

These pull apart sloppy joe sliders are a perfect game day dish! Brioche buns, melty havarti cheese, homemade sloppy joes and sweet pickles. Delish!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 sweet onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 pound ground turkey, I use 94% lean
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 ½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 
  • 15 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 slab of 12 dinner rolls/slider rolls
  • 6 to 8 lices Provolone cheese
  • pickles, for topping

Instructions

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  1. As a note: this sloppy joe mixture will make more than enough for one set of slab sliders (and probably even a second set). I take the leftover meat and use it for leftovers during the week or even stick it in the freezer for another meal!
  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  3. Heat a large pot over medium-low heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Stir in the onion, peppers and garlic with a big pinch of salt and pepper. Cook until the onions soften, about 5 to 6 minutes.
  4. Increase the heat to medium and add in the turkey and beef with another pinch of salt and pepper, using a wooden spoon to break it apart and combine it. Cook until browned.
  5. Stir in the tomato paste, paprika and brown sugar. Stir in the worcestershire and apple cider vinegar. Stir in the tomato sauce. Cover and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring often. Taste and adjust to your preferences – more salt or pepper, more sugar if it’s too tangy, more vinegar if it’s too sweet.
  6. Slice the slab of slider rolls in half horizontally, keeping them attached as much as you can. Place the bottom of the rolls on a baking sheet.
  7. Layer the provolone cheese on top of the bread. Top with the sloppy joe mixture. Not all of it, but a good layer of it. If desired, top with pickles.
  8. Add the top layer of the buns. If desired, brush the top of the buns with melted butter and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. This is totally optional!
  9. Place the pan in the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cheese is melty and the sandwiches golden. Remove and serve!