Taco Sliders
These Taco Sliders combine savory ground beef, melted cheese, and fresh toppings on soft slider buns, baked to perfection. Perfect for game day, weeknight dinners, or party appetizers.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef (85–90% lean)
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 12 pieces slider buns, sliced in half
- 2 cups shredded Colby Jack or Mexican blend cheese
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 3 minutes.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in taco seasoning and tomato sauce. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until thickened.
- Slice slider buns in half horizontally, keeping tops and bottoms together.
- Place bottom halves in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish and toast in the oven for 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese over the toasted bottom buns.
- Spread taco meat evenly over the cheese layer.
- Top the meat with remaining cheese, then place the top halves of the buns on top.
- Mix melted butter with garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Brush over the tops of the buns.
- Cover with foil and bake for 10 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake another 5–7 minutes until tops are golden and cheese is melted.
- Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and serve hot with optional toppings on the side.
Nutrition
Serving: 1peopleCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 21gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 620mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g
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