Taco Sliders
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
564 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Taco Sliders
Description
Taco Sliders are made by browning ground beef with finely diced onions, then stirring in taco seasoning and salsa to create a flavorful filling. The mixture is spread on the bottom halves of split Hawaiian rolls, topped with shredded Mexican-style cheese, and covered with the roll tops. A garlic salt butter mixture brushed on the tops before baking adds a savory richness and helps achieve a golden crust. Baking covered then briefly uncovered heats and melts the cheese and softens the bread without drying it out.
The resulting sliders have a balance of tender, juicy beef with a mildly spicy salsa tang, paired with soft, slightly crisp tops coated in garlic butter. Their small size and handheld nature make them suitable for casual snacking or as part of a meal with optional toppings like guacamole, lettuce, or tomatoes for freshness and texture contrast.
Leftover sliders can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days and reheated gently to preserve their moist texture.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pkg taco seasoning or 2 Tablespoons Homemade Seasoning
- 1 cup salsa
- 1/2 white onion finely diced
- 12 hawaiian rolls or Slider Rolls
- 2 cups cheese shredded Mexican style
- 2 Tablespoons butter melted
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 2 Tablespoons cilantro chopped
- salsa Guacamole, Lettuce, Tomatoes, etc, optional toppings
Instructions
- Add the ground beef and diced onions to a large skillet and heat over medium high heat. Brown the beef and onions, breaking up the meat into small pieces until the onions are translucent and beef is cooked through (5-7 minutes).
- Add in the taco seasoning and the salsa and bring the mixture to a low boil.
- Then remove the pan from the heat.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and spray a 9X13 baking pan with a non-stick cooking spray.
- Cut the Hawaiian rolls in half lengthwise and place the bottom of the rolls in the prepared baking dish. Spread the beef mixture over the bottom of the rolls and top with the shredded cheese. The top with the other half of the rolls.
- Stir together the melted butter and garlic salt. Brush this mixture over the top of the rolls.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 15-20 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for 2-5 minutes to brown the top of the Hawaiian rolls.
- Remove from the oven and top with the chopped cilantro. Let them cool slightly. Then serve warm with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Notes
- Leftover sliders keep well refrigerated for up to 3 to 4 days in an airtight container.
- Optional toppings like guacamole, lettuce, and tomatoes can add freshness and texture contrast.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 564 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 564kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 119mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 1424mg | 59% |
| Potassium | 363mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 1127IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 275mg | 28% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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