Description
Hearty, savory sliders featuring homemade chili, hot dogs, and melted cheddar cheese on soft dinner rolls, brushed with garlic butter. Perfect for game day tailgating and feeding a crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (85/15)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce, low-sodium
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 hot dogs (beef preferred), cut in half or thirds
- 12 dinner rolls (brioche recommended), sliced in half horizontally
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 small jalapeño, sliced (optional)
- 4 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 clove garlic, minced (for butter)
- 1 tbsp oil (for cooking beef)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let it brown.
- Add ground beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook for 5-6 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Add chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat.
- Pour in tomato sauce and add drained black beans. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cook uncovered for 10 minutes until thickened. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice dinner rolls in half horizontally.
- Place roll bottoms on a baking sheet. Place hot dog pieces on each bottom half.
- Spoon a generous amount of chili over each hot dog. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Place roll tops on the sliders. In a small bowl, melt butter with minced garlic. Brush generously over the top of all rolls.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until tops are golden brown and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
Shred your own cheese for better melting. Ensure chili is thick to prevent soggy buns. Sliders can be assembled the night before and refrigerated; add 5-7 minutes to baking time if cooking from cold. Do not freeze assembled sliders as buns will become mushy.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 350400
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 18
Keywords: tailgate recipes, game day food, chili cheese dog sliders, easy appetizer, crowd pleaser, make ahead meals, football snacks