Texas BBQ Beef Sliders

A classic American appetizer originating from Texas, these sliders feature slow-cooked tender beef short ribs, tangy BBQ sauce, and crispy onions on toasted buns. Perfect for gatherings and parties.

🛒 Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef short ribs
• 1/2 cups BBQ sauce
• 1/4 cups brown sugar
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 large onions
• 6 each buns
• 6 slices American cheese
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp ketchup

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1: Preheat slow cooker to low heat. In a small bowl, mix together chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.

2. 2

   Step 2: Season beef short ribs with the spice mixture and place in the slow cooker.

3. 3

   Step 3: In a separate bowl, mix together BBQ sauce, brown sugar, and mayonnaise. Pour the sauce over the beef in the slow cooker.

4. 4

   Step 4: Cook the beef for 8-10 hours or until tender. Shred the beef with two forks and return it to the slow cooker.

5. 5

   Step 5: Meanwhile, toast the buns on a baking sheet in the oven at 350°F for 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Step 6: Slice the onions and separate them into rings. Dredge the onion rings in flour, shaking off excess.

7. 7

   Step 7: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and fry the onion rings until crispy. Drain on paper towels.

8. 8

   Step 8: Assemble the sliders by placing a few slices of the beef on each bun, followed by a slice of cheese, a few onion rings, and a dollop of ketchup.

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   Step 9: Serve immediately and enjoy!

💡 Pro Tips

To avoid overcooking the onions, fry them in batches until golden brown. To assemble the sliders efficiently, have all the ingredients ready to go before starting to assemble.

📊 Nutrition per Serving