Description
Texas-Style BBQ Meatloaf Sliders are a delightful twist on a classic comfort food, featuring a smoky BBQ sauce and perfectly moist texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce, plus extra for glazing
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 8 slider buns
- Optional toppings: pickles, sliced onions, or additional BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, 1/2 cup BBQ sauce, Worcestershire sauce, egg, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Transfer the meat mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and shape it into a rectangular slab, about 1 inch thick.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the meatloaf reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (70°C).
- Brush the top with additional BBQ sauce and return to the oven for another 5-10 minutes.
- Let the meatloaf rest for about 5 minutes, then slice into rectangular pieces for the slider buns.
- Assemble the sliders by placing each meatloaf slice onto a slider bun and adding optional toppings.
Notes
- For gluten-free, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- For a leaner option, substitute ground turkey.
- Consider adding chopped bell peppers or spices for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Reheat in the microwave or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: BBQ, Meatloaf, Sliders, Texas Style, Comfort Food