Fiery Sloppy Joe Sliders Recipe

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: banana peppers

💰Cheaper: green bell pepper

Banana peppers offer a milder heat and are often less expensive.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Reduced-fat cheese cuts calories while American cheese is often cheaper.

Start by making the coleslaw: Combine 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of vinegar, and 2 tablespoons of white sugar in a bowl and stir well.

Add a bag of coleslaw mix to the bowl and mix thoroughly.

Season the coleslaw with salt and pepper to taste, then set it in the fridge to chill while preparing the rest of the meal.

Chop the vegetables: Remove the membranes from the jalapeños and dice them, then do the same for the Anaheim pepper and green bell pepper.

In a large skillet, heat some oil and butter over medium heat.

Add most of the diced onion, reserving some for later, along with the bell peppers and Anaheim pepper. Sauté until softened, covering with a lid to help steam them.

In a separate pot, brown 2 pounds of ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat once browned.

Add the sautéed vegetables to the pot with the ground beef, along with the reserved onions.

Add a splash of oil and more butter to the pot, then stir in the diced jalapeños and mix well.

Squeeze in 6 cloves of fresh garlic and stir until fragrant.

Add garlic powder, brown sugar, salt, and cracked pepper to taste, then mix in ketchup and mustard (about 1 teaspoon).

Simmer the mixture for about 20 minutes, adjusting the ketchup as needed for consistency.

Prepare the slider buns by cutting them in half and applying garlic butter to the insides.

Spread mayonnaise on both the top and bottom halves of the buns.

Place a slice of pepper jack cheese on the bottom half of each bun.

Add the sloppy joe mixture on top of the cheese, ensuring it is heaped on.

Cover with the top halves of the buns and prepare to serve.

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