Description
Mexican fiesta meets mini delights in these irresistible taco sliders, packed with zesty flavors and perfect for casual gatherings. Small bread rolls embrace spicy ground beef, melted cheese, and fresh toppings, promising a mouthwatering experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix (or 2 tablespoons homemade)
Bread and Dairy:
- 12 slider buns or Hawaiian rolls
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- ¼ cup sour cream (optional)
Vegetables and Garnishes:
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup shredded lettuce
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- ¼ cup salsa (optional)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a moderate temperature, preparing it for the slider assembly.
- Sauté ground beef in a skillet, breaking it into small crumbles until fully cooked and no longer pink.
- Drain any accumulated fat from the meat, then infuse with zesty taco seasoning and a splash of liquid, allowing the mixture to simmer and thicken.
- Gently separate slider buns into top and bottom halves, creating a stable base in a prepared baking dish.
- Distribute the savory seasoned meat evenly across the bottom bun layer, creating a uniform meat foundation.
- Generously cascade shredded cheese over the meat, ensuring complete coverage.
- Scatter fresh, crisp diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and finely chopped onions across the cheese layer.
- Crown the layered sliders with the top bun halves, creating compact mini sandwiches.
- Whisk melted butter with aromatic garlic powder, then delicately brush the mixture over the exposed bun surfaces.
- Slide the assembled sliders into the preheated oven, baking until the cheese melts and bun tops transform into a golden, appetizing shade.
Notes
- Customize meat choices by substituting ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles for dietary preferences.
- Prep taco meat mixture ahead of time and refrigerate for quick weeknight assembly, ensuring flavors develop and meld together.
- Control spice levels by adjusting taco seasoning or using mild versions for kid-friendly meals.
- Layer additional toppings like jalapeños, sour cream, or guacamole after baking for extra freshness and texture contrast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 389
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg