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Mouthwatering Ground Beef Hawaiian Roll Sliders You Need to Try

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Learn how to make delicious ground beef hawaiian roll sliders. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (grass-fed or your preferred quality)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (optional, but highly recommended)
  • 12 Hawaiian sweet rolls (such as King’s Hawaiian), split horizontally
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard or yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Optional toppings: sliced pickles, caramelized onions, or a few leaves of fresh arugula

If you want to switch things up, you can swap out the cheddar for pepper jack for a little kick or use turkey or chicken in place of the ground beef for a lighter option. Hawaiian rolls can be hard to find in some places, but any soft, slightly sweet slider bun will do the trick — just make sure they’re fresh.

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add a drizzle of oil or a small pat of butter. Toss in the finely chopped onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant — this reminds me of the evenings on Mama Lu’s porch when the kitchen smelled like garlic butter and fresh herbs.
  4. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef to the skillet. Break it apart with a wooden spoon and cook until browned and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes.
  5. Season the beef with smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well to combine and let the flavors mingle for a minute or two.
  6. If you’re using cheese, sprinkle the shredded cheddar over the beef and stir until it starts to melt into the mixture. This step feels like adding a little extra love, much like Mama Lu’s secret pinch of sugar in her blackberry jam.
  7. Remove the skillet from heat and set aside.
  8. Slice the Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally, keeping the bottom and top buns together. Place the bottom half in the prepared baking dish.
  9. Spread a thin layer of mustard over the bottom buns — I like Dijon for a little tang, but yellow mustard works just fine.
  10. Evenly distribute the ground beef mixture over the bottom buns.
  11. Top with any optional toppings like pickles or caramelized onions if you’re feeling fancy.
  12. Place the top half of the rolls over the meat.
  13. Brush the melted butter generously over the tops of the rolls. This step is key to getting that golden, shiny finish that makes these sliders irresistible.
  14. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 5 minutes until the tops are golden and slightly crisp.
  15. Let the sliders cool for a few minutes before slicing between each roll and serving. This little pause lets the juices settle — just like Mama Lu’s advice about waiting a moment before slicing into her Sunday pot roast.

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