Spicy BBQ Jalapeno Sliders
Equipment
- Cast iron skillet or frying pan
- Mixing bowl
- Small saucepan
- Baking sheet
- Basting brush
Ingredients
For the Beef
- 1 lb ground beef 80/20 for juiciness
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp chili powder
For the BBQ Sauce
- ½ cup BBQ sauce sweet and smoky preferred
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp hot sauce optional for extra heat
Toppings
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 2 fresh jalapeños sliced thinly
- ½ cup crispy fried onions optional, for crunch
- 12 slider buns
- 2 tbsp butter melted
- ½ tsp garlic powder for brushing buns
Instructions
Prepare the Beef Patties
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder. Mix gently (don’t overwork the meat).
- Divide into 12 small patties, slightly larger than the slider buns since they shrink when cooked.
Cook the Patties
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and lightly grease it.
- Cook each patty for about 2-3 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through.
- In the last minute of cooking, place a pinch of shredded pepper jack cheese on each patty so it melts.
Make the BBQ Sauce
- In a small saucepan, mix BBQ sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, and hot sauce.
- Simmer on low heat for 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
Assemble the Sliders
- Place the bottom half of the slider buns on a baking sheet.
- Place a beef patty on each bun, drizzle with BBQ sauce, and top with jalapeño slices and crispy fried onions.
- Place the top bun on each slider.
Toast the Sliders
- Brush the tops of the buns with melted butter and garlic powder.
- Toast in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes or until slightly golden.
Serve & Enjoy!
- Serve hot with extra BBQ sauce on the side.