Taco Sliders
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Taco Sliders
Description
The recipe begins by sautéing finely diced onion in olive oil until translucent, followed by browning lean ground beef. Taco seasoning and tomato sauce are added to create a savory, mildly spiced meat filling. The bottom halves of dinner rolls are lightly toasted before layering with the cooked beef and slices of cheddar cheese.
After assembling, the tops of the buns are brushed with a mixture of melted butter and garlic powder, then baked to achieve browned, soft tops with melted cheese inside. Adding chopped cilantro after baking brightens the flavor and adds a hint of freshness to the rich sliders.
Serving suggestions include guacamole and salsa as toppings or sides, complementing the savory meat and cheese with creamy and tangy notes. This makes them suitable for casual gatherings or family meals where a handheld, flavorful option is desired.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup onion finely diced
- 1 pound ground beef I use 90% lean
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 8 ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 pound dinner rolls small or slider rolls
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
- guacamole toppings such as
- salsa toppings such as
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes or until translucent.
- Add the ground beef to the pan and cook for 5-6 minutes, breaking up the meat into small pieces with a spatula.
- Add the taco seasoning and tomato sauce, then bring to a simmer.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Slice the rolls in half and place the bottom half of the rolls on a sheet pan.
- Bake for 5 minutes or until bread is lightly toasted.
- Spoon the meat over the bottom of the rolls, then layer the cheese on top.
- Place the top buns over the cheese layer.
- Mix the butter and garlic powder and brush the mixture over the tops of the rolls.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until the rolls are browned and the cheese is melted.
- Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with guacamole and salsa if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 278 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 278kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 480mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 260mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 370IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 2.5mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 210mg | 21% |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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