Southern Sloppy Joe Sliders Recipe

Name: Southern Sloppy Joe Sliders
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons coconut oil; 1 medium red bell pepper, medium diced; 1 medium onion, medium diced; 1 1/2 pounds ground beef or ground meat substitute (soy crumbles); One 6-ounce can tomato paste; 1/4 cup bourbon; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard; 2 tablespoons sorghum syrup; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons liquid smoke; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 12 slider buns; Unsalted butter, for toasting buns

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 medium red bell pepper, medium diced
1 medium onion, medium diced
1 1/2 pounds ground beef or ground meat substitute (soy crumbles)
One 6-ounce can tomato paste
1/4 cup bourbon
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
2 tablespoons sorghum syrup
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons liquid smoke
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 cloves garlic, chopped
12 slider buns
Unsalted butter, for toasting buns

1
Heat the coconut oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Add the red peppers and onions and saute until just beginning to turn translucent, 2 to 3 minutes.
3
Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon.
4
Saute until browned all the way through, about 5 minutes.
5
(If using ground meat substitute, just heat until warmed through, about 2 minutes.)
6
In a medium bowl, whisk together the tomato paste, bourbon, soy sauce, cider vinegar, mustard, sorghum, cumin, liquid smoke, red pepper flakes and 1/2 cup water.
7
Stir the bourbon mixture and the garlic into the skillet.
8
Simmer, covered, for 15 to 20 minutes.
9
Season with more soy sauce as needed.
10
Toast the slider buns with a little butter in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
11
Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto the buns.

537

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons coconut oil, 1 medium red bell pepper, medium diced, 1 medium onion, medium diced, 1 1/2 pounds ground beef or ground meat substitute (soy crumbles), and more.

Yes, Southern Sloppy Joe 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Southern Sloppy Joe Sliders

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