Sweet Potato 'Buns' with Mini Beef Sliders
Soft, naturally sweet sweet potato buns sandwiching savory mini beef patties with a touch of honey mustard, designed to be easy to hold and enjoy for little hands. This american-inspired kid friendly ready in about 50 minutes pairs medium, peeled and cubed sweet potatoes, ground beef, honey mustard for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 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.
Ingredients
- 2 medium, peeled and cubed sweet potatoes
- 12 oz ground beef
- 3 tbsp honey mustard
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp chopped chives
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place cubed sweet potatoes on a baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, and season with a pinch of salt. Roast for 25-30 minutes until fork-tender and golden at the edges, stirring once halfway through.
- Step 2: While potatoes roast, mix ground beef, 2 tbsp honey mustard, dried thyme, and 2 tbsp flour in a bowl. Gently form into 12 small patties (about 1 inch thick).
- Step 3: Heat a skillet over medium-high. Add patties and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through, avoiding pressing down.
- Step 4: Once sweet potatoes are done, mash them with 1 tbsp of the cooking oil until smooth. Divide into 12 portions and form into small round 'buns' on a plate. Let cool slightly, then assemble by placing a patty on the bottom bun half, topping with chives, and covering with the top bun half.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Sweet Potato 'Buns' with Mini Beef Sliders take to make?
Total time is about 50 minutes (20 min prep + 30 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Sweet Potato 'Buns' with Mini Beef Sliders?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep ground beef from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Sweet Potato 'Buns' with Mini Beef Sliders?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Sweet Potato 'Buns' with Mini Beef Sliders for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Sweet Potato 'Buns' with Mini Beef Sliders?
American kid friendly like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★☆
Solid recipe. Not groundbreaking but definitely making it again.
- ★★★★☆
Solid recipe. Not groundbreaking but definitely making it again.
- ★★★★☆
Really good but took about 10 minutes longer than stated.
