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Sloppy Joe Sliders are one of those easy comfort food meals that don’t take much effort to pull together.
The sweet and savory beef mixture baked into soft Hawaiian rolls makes these filling, simple, and easy to serve for a dinner the whole family will love, or for casual gatherings.
This is a great recipe when you need something quick that can feed several people without a lot of extra prep. The melted cheese, pickles, and crispy onions add plenty of flavor and texture, taking classic sloppy joes to the next level without making the recipe complicated.
If you enjoy simple meals like this, you might also like my cheeseburger sliders, marry me chicken sliders, savory meatballs, or sheet pan beef nachos. They all use basic ingredients and work well for busy nights.
Why You’ll Love This Sloppy Joe Sliders Recipe
- Easy to make: Simple ingredients and quick prep make this one of the best slider recipes ever!
- Great for feeding a group: Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or game day.
- Loaded with flavor: Sweet, savory, cheesy, and slightly crunchy all in one bite. This sloppy joe slider recipe is easy and delicious.
Ingredients
Find the full list of ingredients, amounts, and instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Ground beef: The base of the sloppy joe meat filling.
- Ketchup and mustard: Create the classic sweet and tangy flavor of your homemade sloppy joe sauce. You could also try dijon mustard for enhanced flavor.
- Brown sugar: Adds a little sweetness to balance the sauce.
- Provolone cheese: Melts perfectly over the sliders.
- Pickle chips: Add crunch and tangy flavor.
- Hawaiian dinner rolls: Soft and slightly sweet, perfect for sliders. You could also use my sourdough discard Hawaiian rolls recipe.
How to Make Sloppy Joe Sliders
Here are the step-by-step instructions for making this easy recipe:
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Step 2: Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it apart as it cooks (Photo 1).
Step 3: Add the ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, and salt (Photo 2). Stir until combined, then remove from the heat (Photo 3).
Step 4: Place the Hawaiian rolls on a parchment-lined baking sheet or baking dish. Without separating the slider buns, slice off the tops and set aside (Photo 4).
Step 5: Layer 6 slices of provolone cheese over the bottom half of the rolls (Photo 5) and bake for about 8 minutes, until melted (Photo 6).
Step 6: Spread the sloppy joe mixture evenly over the melted cheese (Photo 7).
Step 7: Add pickle chips and crispy onions over the meat mixture (Photos 8 and 9).
Step 8: Top with the remaining provolone cheese slices (Photo 10).
Step 9: Place the tops of the rolls back on and brush with melted butter (Photo 11).
Step 10: Bake for 12–14 minutes, until the tops are golden brown (Photo 12).
Step 11: Serve warm with fries if desired.
Tips for Success
- Drain excess grease after browning the beef if needed.
- Bake uncovered so the tops become golden brown.
- Use sturdy pickle chips for the best texture.
- Serve warm for the best flavor and melted cheese.
How to Store
- Store leftover sliders in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the oven at 350°F until warmed through, or microwave individual portions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can assemble them ahead and bake just before serving.
Yes, cheddar or mozzarella also work well.
French fries, chips, salad, or fresh vegetables all pair well.
Yes, the sloppy joe filling freezes well for up to 3 months.
If you make this recipe and enjoy it, please leave a comment with a 5-star recipe rating and let me know! Thank you so much!
More Ground Beef Recipes
Sloppy Joe Sliders
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 12 sweet Hawaiian rolls
- 12 slices provolone cheese
- Bread and butter pickle chips
- Crispy onions, found in the salad dressing area of the grocery store
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium/high heat until it is no longer pink, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks.
- Add the ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, and salt to the skillet and stir to combine. Remove the skillet from the heat and set aside.
- Place the rolls on a baking sheet or baking dish lined with parchment paper. Without separating the rolls, cut the tops off with a serrated knife and set them aside.
- Arrange six slices of cheese on the bottom layer of rolls, and place it in the preheated oven for about 8 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Remove the bottom layer of rolls from the oven and spread the prepared meat mixture over the melted cheese.
- Arrange the desired amount of pickle chips and crispy onions on top of the meat.
- Lay the remaining six slices of cheese on top of the pickle/crispy onion layer.
- Place the top layer of rolls back on the sliders and brush the melted butter evenly over the top.
- Bake the sliders in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes or until the tops of the rolls are golden brown.
- Serve warm with fries.
Notes
- Drain excess grease after browning the beef if needed.
- Bake uncovered so the tops become golden brown.
- Use sturdy pickle chips for the best texture.
- Serve warm for the best flavor and melted cheese.
- Store leftover sliders in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the oven at 350°F until warmed through, or microwave individual portions.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
