Turkey Sloppy Joe Sliders
Simple and fast, Turkey Sloppy Joe Sliders make a great weeknight or weekend lunch. These sliders also make a perfect dish to add to a buffet of appetizers and snacks.
Servings: 12 sliders
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup finely diced yellow onion
- 500 grams ground turkey (about 1 pound)
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- ½ tsp white pepper
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- 2 Tbsp chicken broth or water
- 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tbsp paprika
- 1 Tbsp chilli powder
- 1 Tbsp garlic powder
- 1½ tsp onion powder
- 12 slider buns
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup melted butter, for brushing the tops of the buns
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and add the onion, cooking it for 2-3 minutes, stirring.
- Add ground turkey, season it with salt and pepper.
- Cook turkey until completely cooked through, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Preheat the oven to 350℉.
- In a bowl, combine the tomato paste, chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, and spices.
- Pour over turkey, stirring to combine.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes over medium heat, until sauce is heated through.
- Slice the slider buns open and place the bottom of the buns on a baking sheet.
- Spread the turkey mixture evenly over the bottom of the buns.
- Cover the turkey with shredded cheese.
- Place the bun tops over the cheese, and brush them with the melted butter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 7-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the tops of the buns are golden.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Sprinkle the top of the buttered buns with sesame seeds or poppy seeds if desired.