These cheesy Ground Beef Sliders with a sriracha aioli are juicy, beefy, flavorful and filled with gooey deliciousness! They are baked in the oven, quick, easy, perfect for all types of get togethers and even meal prepping.
I guarantee your family will be asking you to make them over and over again!
Easy Cheesy Ground Beef Sliders with a Sriracha Aioli
There is nothing better than these Ground Beef Sliders. They are easy to make, require the simplest ingredients, and can be on the table in about 30 minutes.
They are perfect for football games, BBQs, birthday parties, and meal prepping. Did I mention the taste?! They are juicy, gooey, soft, and full of delicious flavor! I guarantee you will be making these sliders over and over again.
And I have to tell you, this recipe is so special because…
For another dinner recipe where ground beef is the star, try this hamburger rice casserole!
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Ground Beef Sliders Ingredients
Equipment Needed:
- Large Skillet for browning the ground beef and making the burger mixture.
- 9×13 Glass Baking Dish for baking the sliders. I recommend one that comes with a lid for easy cleanup and storage.
How to Make Ground Beef Sliders in the Oven
Storing and Reheating Information:
Ground Beef Sliders are best stored in the refrigerator, and covered in an airtight container, for up to three days. To reheat them just pop them in the oven for 10 minutes at 375° F. Alternatively, you can heat them in the microwave for 30 seconds or until warmed.
Make Ahead Information:
I recommend making the burger mixture and sriracha aioli up to three days in advance. Then all you have to do is construct the sliders and pop them in the oven!
Try not to construct these anymore than a few hours ahead of time. The slider buns will get soggy from the excess moisture.
3 Tips to Keep Your Slider Buns from Getting Soggy
There is NOTHING worse than soggy, soaked buns, especially when it comes to sliders. Here are three tips to help avoid that:
- Remove as much grease from the ground beef as you can.
- Use the sliced cheese as a moisture barrier. Keeps the beef juicy without making the buns soggy.
- Bake the sliders uncovered.
What to Serve with Ground Beef Sliders:
- French fries, tater tots, potato chips, my Lemon Feta Fries, or these Smashed Fingerling Potatoes
- onion rings
- salads like my Lemon Orzo Salad, potato salad, macaroni salad, Italian Pasta Salad, or a garden salad
- coleslaw or other slaws
- or serve these alongside other appetizers, browse my favorites here!
Fun Variations or Substitutions
TRY OTHER CHEESES- Not a fan of sharp cheddar cheese? Use cheddar-jack, swiss, pepperjack, american, provolone, or a combination of multiple cheese. Just make sure they are softer cheeses that will melt.
ADD TOPPINGS- You have so many delicious options like pickles, bacon, caramelized onions, sliced red onions, pickled jalapenos, tomatoes, onion rings,
SAUCE IT UP- I am obsessed with Sriracha aioli and it is what we use in this recipe. But, you can substitute it for Homemade Big Mac Sauce, ketchup, mustard, Chipotle Southwest Sauce, garlic sauce, Burger Sauce, or your favorite BBQ sauce.
BUNS- Try this recipe with King’s Hawaiian rolls, mini pretzel buns, or even brioche sliders.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ground Beef Sliders
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Cheesy Ground Beef Sliders
EQUIPMENT
- 9×13 baking dish - I used my Pyrex that comes with a lid
- skillet - large, 12 inch
INGREDIENTS
- 12 pack slider buns - brioche
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 small onion - diced or grated finely
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 10 slices cheddar cheese
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter - melted
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- ¼ cup sriracha aioli
Sriracha Aioli
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 clove garlic - minced or grated finely
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 375 °F and prepare a 9×13 pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Heat skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef, onion, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Stirring frequently, continue to cook the ground beef until browned, about 10 minutes. NOTE: If there is an excess of grease, strain it off prior to moving on.
- While the ground beef cooks, prepare the sriracha aioli. In a small bowl mix together the mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, lime juice, garlic, and salt. Set aside.
- To the browned ground beef, add the mayonnaise and cheddar cheese. Stir until the mixture is well combined and set aside.
- Place the bottom half of the slider buns in the prepared baking dish.
- Top the bottom half of the buns with 5 of the cheddar cheese slices, then the ground beef mixture, sriracha aioli, the remaining 5 slices of cheddar cheese, and the top half of the slider buns.
- Evenly brush the top of the sliders with the melted butter. Sprinkle on the sesame seeds.
- Bake the sliders uncovered for 15-20 minutes or until heated through and the cheese is melted. The tops of the sliders should be slightly browned as well. NOTE: If the top buns become too dark during the baking process, loosely cover them with aluminum foil.
- Eat hot out of the oven.
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RECIPE NOTES
Storing Information:
- Store in the refrigerator, covered, for up to three days.
Reheating Information:
- Reheat in the oven at 375° F for 10 minutes. Alternatively, you can heat them in the microwave for 30 seconds or until warmed.
Make Ahead Information:
- I recommend making the burger mixture and sriracha aioli up to three days in advance. Then all you have to do is construct the sliders and pop them in the oven! Try not to construct these anymore than a few hours ahead of time. The slider buns will get soggy from the excess moisture.
Metric conversions are calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information.
These are sooo delicious and FUN to make! I’ve made them three times now for my husband and sons, we all love them! There’s never any left!! We like to eat salsa or relish with ours and we feel full and satisfied. Ofcourse, they’d be awesome with fries or tots! I totally recommend brushing the tops with butter whether you use sesame seeds or not, because of the added “crunchy” layer on top of the bun. So yummy!
OMG, these beef sliders are the best party food. This was the hit at my party. Everybody was talking about it. Thanks for giving us a delicious party food.
The Sriracha Aioli sauce made a difference. My boys just went crazy. I will do it again.
These sliders were the perfect appetizer for game day! We loved the addition of the cheese.
Made these for a game night with friends. The recipe was super easy and a big hit with everyone.
Sooooo good!! The burgers cooked perfectly, and omg – that aioli! Delicious. Will definitely be making these again!
So good and easy! Definitely will be making them again! I used Hawaiian rolls instead because that’s what I had and they worked perfectly! Definitely recommend!