Description
Cowboy Sliders: Juicy beef patties topped with crispy bacon, BBQ sauce, and melted cheddar cheese. Quick, comforting, and crowd-pleasing!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680g) ground beef (80/20 fat ratio preferred)
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Create the Patty Mixture In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined—overmixing will result in tough patties. Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions and form into patties slightly larger than your slider buns, creating a small dimple in the center of each with your thumb.
- Step 2: Cook the Patties Preheat your grill or skillet to medium-high heat. If using a skillet, add a small amount of oil. Cook the patties for 2-3 minutes per side for medium doneness. During the last minute of cooking, place half a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and cover briefly to melt the cheese. Transfer cooked patties to a plate and let them rest while preparing the buns.
- Step 3: Prepare the Buns Slice your slider buns in half horizontally. Brush the cut sides with melted butter mixed with garlic powder. Place cut-side down in a clean skillet over medium heat and toast until golden brown, about 30-60 seconds. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Step 4: Assemble the Sliders Spread about a teaspoon of BBQ sauce on the bottom half of each bun. Place a cheese-topped patty on the sauce, then top with a half-slice of crispy bacon, a crispy onion ring, and a few jalapeño slices if desired. Add another small dollop of BBQ sauce to the underside of the top bun, then cap your slider. For an extra touch, sprinkle some chopped cilantro over the assembled sliders.
- Step 5: Final Touches For the ultimate presentation, secure each Cowboy Slider with a decorative toothpick or small skewer. This not only looks great but helps keep all those delicious layers together when serving. Arrange on a platter and serve immediately while still warm and at peak deliciousness.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg