Smoky Beef and Vegetable Sliders Recipe

Name: Smoky Beef and Vegetable Sliders
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 pound lean ground beef; 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, more to taste; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 medium yellow onion, diced (1 cup); 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and diced (1/2 cup); 1 small carrot, peeled and diced (1/2 cup); 1 medium zucchini, trimmed and diced (3/4 cup); 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoons hot smoked paprika; 1 (15-ounce) can chopped tomatoes; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 to 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar, to taste; Slider or other buns, for serving

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 pound lean ground beef
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, more to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 medium yellow onion, diced (1 cup)
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and diced (1/2 cup)
1 small carrot, peeled and diced (1/2 cup)
1 medium zucchini, trimmed and diced (3/4 cup)
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons hot smoked paprika
1 (15-ounce) can chopped tomatoes
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 to 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar, to taste
Slider or other buns, for serving

1
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Add the beef and season with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/2 teaspoon the pepper.
3
Cook, stirring, until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
4
Using a slotted spoon, transfer beef to a plate.
5
Add the onion, pepper, and carrot to the skillet.
6
Cook, stirring, until vegetables are soft, 5 to 10 minutes.
7
Stir in the zucchini and garlic.
8
Season mixture with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and paprika.
9
Pour in the tomatoes and Worcestershire.
10
Return the beef to the skillet.
11
Simmer mixture until thick, about 10 minutes.
12
Season with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and vinegar, adding more as needed.
13
Spoon mixture onto buns and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1/2 pound lean ground beef, 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, more to taste, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and more.

Yes, Smoky Beef and Vegetable Sliders falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Smoky Beef and Vegetable Sliders

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Variations & substitutions

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