Cowboy Sliders With Ground Beef

These Cowboy Sliders With Ground Beef have everything you want in a game day bite: juicy beef, crispy bacon, melted cheese, tangy BBQ sauce, and just the right touch of jalapeño heat. Loaded with flavor and brushed with zesty cowboy butter, these mini sandwiches disappear fast at parties, tailgates, and family dinners.

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Perfectly messy, bold, and crave-worthy, these Cowboy Sliders are a must-try for any burger lover. Whether you’re hosting game day or just want an easy dinner with big flavor, this slider recipe delivers every time.

Ingredients You’ll Need

1 lb ground beef

1 fresh jalapeño

6 slices pepper jack cheese

1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

6 slices bacon – cooked and crumbled

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon garlic powder

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

12 count Brioche mini buns

¾ cup BBQ sauce

1 medium yellow onion

1 Tablespoon olive oil

¼ cup crispy fried onions

Cowboy Butter Ingredients:

3 tbsp unsalted melted butter

½ teaspoon minced garlic

⅓ teaspoon fresh parsley

¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

½ teaspoon onion powder

Juice from ½ lemon

Step by Step Instructions

STEP ONE – Heat a large skillet over medium heat with oil. Chop the onion, and add it to the skillet. Cook until softened. Add ground beef, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned, about 7 to 10 minutes. Drain excess grease.

STEP TWO – Stir in ½ cup BBQ sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Let simmer for 2 minutes, then remove from heat.

STEP THREE – Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick spray. Slice brioche buns in half.

STEP FOUR – Place bottom halves of buns in the baking dish. Spoon beef mixture onto each bun, then top with a slice of pepper jack cheese, crumbled bacon, a drizzle of remaining BBQ sauce, crispy fried onions, and sliced jalapeño. Add the top bun.

STEP FIVE – In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, red pepper flakes, onion powder, and lemon juice. Brush the tops of the buns with the cowboy butter.

STEP SIX – Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and buns are golden brown.

STEP SEVEN – Serve warm and enjoy the bold, smoky flavor of these cowboy sliders!