Homemade Mini Sloppy Joe Sliders

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Miniature sloppy joe sandwiches with a rich ground beef tomato sauce, perfect for kids and game day snacks. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs ground beef, small onion, finely diced, ketchup for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb ground beef and 1 finely diced small onion. Cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking up the beef with a spoon, until browned and onions are softened.
  2. Step 2: Drain excess fat from the skillet. Stir in 1/2 cup ketchup, 2 tbsp yellow mustard, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened and flavorful.
  3. Step 3: Meanwhile, preheat a separate skillet over medium heat. Spread 2 tbsp butter on the cut sides of 8 mini slider buns and toast them butter-side down for 2-3 minutes until golden and crisp.
  4. Step 4: Spoon the sloppy joe mixture evenly onto the bottom halves of the toasted buns. Top with the bun tops and serve warm for a kid-friendly, messy sandwich experience.

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