Sweet and Spicy Sliders

Published on July 26, 2016 by Raveaboutfood

Small but mighty, a beefy slider can be as satisfying as a classic burger. This slider recipe adds a sweet barbecue sauce with a bit of Sriracha sauce for a spicy kick. Cook Sweet and Spicy Sliders on the grill for even more flavor and serve with your favorite onion rings or potato salad! Your family will love these kicked up mini-burgers.

Who can resist a classic burger with cheese? These sliders are the perfect addition to your next barbecue. The sweet barbecue sauce and spicy Sriracha added to the meat mixture only makes them better, giving you a zesty, juicy burger that’s easy to handle and even easier to eat.

Sweet and Spicy Sliders Recipe

What’s needed?

1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 80/20 blend
2/3 cups bread crumbs
1/3 cup milk
1 egg
1/4 cup Sriracha sauce (or hot sauce will work)
1/4 cup honey barbecue sauce
1 teaspoon dry Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1 small onion, diced (optional)

How to make Sweet and Spicy Sliders?

Place all ingredients in a large bowl and mix together by hand. The milk may seem odd, but it really keeps the burgers moist.
Form the meat mixture into small patties about 3 inches across. Depending on the size of your slider, you will get 6-8 patties/servings. Be sure to make an indentation in the center of your burger, since the middle expands during grilling.

Put the sliders on a grill heated to medium heat. Cook for 6-7 minutes.
Add a pinch of grilling seasoning (or just salt and pepper) to each slider. Flip and grill for another 5-6 minutes on the other side. Do not overcook them, as they will become dry.

You will have some nice grill marks on each slider.

Add a thick slice of American Cheese to each slider if desired and allow it to melt.

Remove the burgers from the grill and allow them to rest for a few minutes. Serve them on slider buns with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise. I mixed a splash or two of Sriracha sauce into my mayonnaise for added flavor. Or you can add whatever YOU like on a burger.