These Sloppy Joe Sliders are mini handheld sandwiches that pack a flavor punch. If you are looking for an easy busy weeknight dinner recipe or great tailgating food, this is the recipe for you!
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Why you'll love this recipe
✔️ Super easy and can be on the table in under an hour!
✔️ Perfect for game day or snack time, they also make a great dinner on busy nights.
✔️ A smaller version of this classic comfort food that everyone loves.
Ingredients
Please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for the exact measurements.
- lean ground beef
- bell pepper
- yellow onion
- Montreal steak seasoning
- Manwich sloppy joe sauce
- Hawaiian butter rolls
- Mozzarella cheese
- butter
- Italian seasoning
Instructions
This is an overview of the instructions. For complete directions, scroll down to the bottom.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Lightly spray the bottom of the casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. This will help crisp up the bottom of the sliders.
- Dice the onion and bell pepper into a half-inch dice.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the diced bell peppers and onions. Seasoning with the Montreal steak seasoning. Brown until no longer pink. Drain well.
- Add the sloppy joe sauce, and mix together to combine.
- Using a large serrated knife, slice the rolls in half so you have a ‘slab’ of tops and a ‘slab’ of bottoms. Do not separate the rolls or slice them individually. They should stay connected.
- Place the bottom half of the rolls in the bottom of the casserole dish. Spoon the meat mixture over the top and spread evenly. Sprinkle with shredded cheese. Add the top slab of rolls.
- Melt one teaspoon of butter. Brush the top of the sliders with butter. Finish by sprinkling with Italian seasoning.
- Cover with foil, place in preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove foil for the last 2-3 minutes so the tops of the rolls are golden brown. Serve and enjoy!
Equipment
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- large skillet
- 9x13 baking dish
- large serrated knife
- small bowl
- bbq brush
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FAQ's
No, while they make look similar they are not the same thing. Sloppy Joes have a sweeter sauce and are made for buns.
Manwich is just a brand name for canned sloppy joe sauce that you can use to save a little time in the kitchen.
Loose meat sandwiches are just sandwiches made with chopped ground beef. Whereas sloppy joes are made with ground beef and a sweet sauce.
Deb's tips
- I prefer to use a glass or ceramic baking dish so that the sliders do not overcook the bottom.
- Make sure that you drain the excess grease well from the beef so that your sauce is not overly greasy.
- You can use any color of bell pepper for this recipe. I prefer to use green pepper or red pepper for a little pop of color.
- If you are not a fan of the canned sauce, you can switch it out and use your favorite homemade sloppy joe sauce instead.
- Are you a fan of really cheesy sloppy joe sliders? If so, add some cheese to the bottom and top of the sloppy joe mixture for more flavor.
- I like to serve these with a side of french fries or potato chips for a little salty crunch.
Variations
- I like to use the butter rolls because they are savory and full of flavor. However, the sweet Hawaiian rolls can also be used if you don't mind a little extra sweetness.
- Are you looking to increase the flavor of the Manwich? You can jazz it up by adding a few dashes of garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Prefer a lower-fat meat option? Ground turkey works well in this recipe just brown it the same as you would the beef. However, you may want to add a small amount of olive oil to your skillet to prevent the meat from sticking.
- You can use different types of cheese for each of the individual sliders if you prefer. My family likes a mixture of cheddar cheese, American cheese, and mozzarella cheese.
- If you want to add a touch of heat to your tangy sauce you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce to increase the heat.
Storage
Refrigerate - Store the leftovers of these little sandwiches in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.
Freezer - You can freeze the ground beef mixture in a freezer-safe bag for up three months. However, I don't recommend freezing the assembled sandwiches.
Reheat - For the best taste, I recommend reheating the sandwiches in the oven at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until warm all the way through.
Related recipes
- Are you in the mood for another delicious sloppy joe recipe? If so, then you may want to give this Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casseorle recipe a try! It's a good option when you are craving the classic flavor of this comfort food recipe but want something a little different.
- This Sloppy Joe Dip is another popular recipe for game day snacking or it also makes a delicious party appetizer when you need something crowd friendly.
- However, if you are looking for a simple recipe that is great when made ahead to save some time on busy nights, then you will want to try this Sloppy Joe Casserole. It gives you all the flavors of traditional sloppy joes but tastes even better when made ahead!
- This Old Fashioned Sloppy Joe recipe is a great recipe to follow if you want to make your own homemade sauce for the Sloppy Joe meat mixture.
Serve with
- I love to pair a simple green salad with these Hawaiian Roll Sliders. And, this Outback Wedge Salad is my go-to green salad recipe when I want something easy to make yet fresh and flavorful.
- If you are looking for a simple yet fresh side dish to pair with this hearty meal, these Roasted Green Beans and Carrots are always a crowd-pleaser in our household. You only need a few simple ingredients to make it, so it's a win-win.
- Do you have a sweet tooth? If so, you will want to check out this Strawberry Fudge recipe. It's super easy to make and comes together quickly for the perfect sweet treat.
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Sloppy Joe Sliders Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- ½ bell pepper diced
- ½ yellow onion diced
- ½ teaspoon Montreal steak seasoning
- 15 ounce can Manwich sloppy joe sauce
- 12 Hawaiian butter rolls
- 1 ½ cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Lightly spray the bottom of the casserole dish with non stick cooking spray. This will help crisp up the bottom of the sliders.
- Dice the onion and bell pepper into a half-inch dice.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the diced bell peppers and onions. Seasoning with the Montreal steak seasoning. Brown until no longer pink. Drain well.
- Add the sloppy joe sauce, and mix together to combine.
- Using a large serrated knife, slice the rolls in half so you have a ‘slab’ of tops and a ‘slab’ of bottoms. Do not separate the rolls or slice them individually. They should stay connected.
- Place the bottom half of the rolls in the bottom of the casserole dish. Spoon the meat mixture over the top and spread evenly. Sprinkle with shredded cheese. Add the top slab of rolls.
- Melt one teaspoon of butter. Brush the top of the sliders with butter. Finish by sprinkling with Italian seasoning.
- Cover with foil, place in preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove foil for the last 2-3 minutes so the tops of the rolls are golden brown. Serve and enjoy!
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