Beef Sliders (Mexican Style)

Preparation Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Assembly 5 to 6 minutes

Serving 6 Sliders

Ingredients

For the Beef Patties

  • Minced Beef (I usually use 85% lean and 15% fat) 1/2 lb.

  • Dried Onion Flakes 1 tbsp

  • Garlic Powder 1/2 tsp

  • Cumin Powder 1 tbsp

  • Grated Cheese (any that is available, ideally grated cheddar) 1/4 cup

  • Salt 1/2 tsp (I usually lightly season the patty with salt, as the other ingredients also add to the salt eventually)

  • Cracked Black Pepper 1/2 tsp

  • Oil (as needed to cook the patties)

For the Black Beans Chili (my improvised version for this recipe)

  • Canned Black Beans 1 cup

  • Minced Dried Soy 1/2 cup

  • Coriander Powder 1/4 tsp

  • Cumin Powder 1/2 tsp

  • Tomato Paste 2 tbsp

  • Brown Sugar 1 tbsp

  • Salt to taste

  • Apple Cider Vinegar 1/2 tsp

  • Oil 1 tbsp

For the Guacamole

  • Ripe Avocados 2 medium sized

  • Tomato (any, I prefer tomatoes on the vine as they are very red and give a nice color to the guacamole) pulp removed and small diced, 1/4 cup

  • Onion, medium sized, small diced, 1/4 cup

  • Jalapeno, deseeded and small diced, 1 tbsp

  • Lime or Lemon Juice, about 2 tbsp or as needed

  • Cilantro, finely chopped, 2 tbsp

  • Garlic Powder 1/4 tsp

  • Salt to taste

Garnish for the Slider

  • Green part of Scallions, finely chopped, 1/4 cup

  • Crunchy Fried Onions, 1/2 cup (store bought is easy and good)

  • Sauce (1 tbsp Mayonnaise, 2 tbsp ketchup, Dried Celery Leaves crushed - a sprinkle, Salt to taste)

Method

Making Beef Patties

  1. In a bowl, mix all the ingredients for the patties. The mixture makes about 6, 2” patties.

  2. For cooking the patties, you could either grill the patties, by cooking 2 to 3 minutes on each side or you could cook them on a cast iron skillet with some oil, 2 to 3 minutes on each side.

Making the Chili

  1. In a skillet, heat the oil and add the black beans along with the minced soy. Mix it well and cook for about 2 minutes.

  2. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.

  3. Add about 1/4 cup of water and cook until the mixture is thick and pasty but still moist. Adjust the consistency with more water if required.

  4. Taste to adjust seasoning.

Making the Guacamole

  1. Slice the avocados in half, remove the pit and skin and place in a medium sized mixing bowl. 

  2. Mash the avocado with a fork and make it into smooth paste.

  3. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.

Assembling the Sliders

For the Sloppy Joe Sliders - on the bottom bun, place the beef patty and top it with some chili. Drizzle some sauce and top it with crunchy fried onions and scallion greens.

For the Guac Sliders - on the bottom bun, place the patty and top it with some guacamole and place the top of the bun.

Note: I used brioche slider buns because that’s what I had in my pantry. You could use any kind, based on your preference. You could lightly toast your buns and butter them if you prefer. I just like them as is, if they are fresh!

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