Description

Get ready to fall head over heels for these Cowboy Sliders—the ultimate easy dinner, quick party appetizer, and bold-flavored snack! Juicy beef patties layered with melted cheddar cheese, smoky barbecue sauce, crispy fried onions, and fiery jalapeños are all tucked into soft, buttery buns. Perfect for game day food ideas, summer cookout recipes, or easy dinner ideas, these sliders hit every flavor craving in one bite. Whether you’re looking for simple recipes for a crowd, quick family meals, or just new dinner ideas, Cowboy Sliders are guaranteed to steal the show. With every cheesy, saucy, slightly spicy bite, they’re pure comfort and excitement rolled into a handheld package. Don’t miss out—these are sliders you’ll want to make again and again!

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend)
8 slider buns
8 slices sharp cheddar cheese
½ cup barbecue sauce
¾ cup crispy fried onions
1 fresh jalapeño, sliced thin (or pickled slices)
¼ cup diced red onion
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons butter (for toasting buns)

Instructions

In a bowl, season the ground beef generously with salt and pepper. Gently mix and form into 8 small patties.
Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Cook patties for 2–3 minutes per side. In the last minute, top each patty with cheddar cheese and cover to melt.
While patties cook, butter the insides of the slider buns and toast on a skillet until golden.
Spread a layer of barbecue sauce on the bottom half of each toasted bun.
Place a cheesy beef patty on each bottom bun.
Top with crispy fried onions, diced red onion, and jalapeño slices.
Drizzle with more barbecue sauce if desired.
Cap with the top buns and serve immediately while hot and melty!

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes