Description
These California Chili Cheeseburger Sliders pack bold flavor into a small package. Juicy mini beef patties are layered with melty cheese, spicy chili, fresh avocado, and crisp toppings, all nestled in soft slider buns. Perfect for game day, parties, or a flavorful family dinner.
Ingredients
For the sliders:
1½ lbs ground beef
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
For the chili:
1 tbsp olive oil
½ lb ground beef
½ cup diced onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup crushed tomatoes
1 tbsp chili powder
½ tsp cumin
Salt to taste
Slider build:
6 slider buns
6 slices sharp cheddar cheese
1 avocado, sliced
½ red onion, thinly sliced
Lettuce leaves
Pickled jalapeños (optional)
Butter for toasting buns
Instructions
1 In a bowl, combine ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix gently and shape into 6 small slider-sized patties.
2 Heat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat and cook the patties for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired doneness. In the last minute of cooking, top each patty with a slice of cheddar cheese and cover to melt.
3 In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and garlic and sauté until soft. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in crushed tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, and salt. Let the chili simmer for 15 minutes until slightly thickened.
4 Lightly butter the slider buns and toast them in a pan or oven until golden.
5 Assemble the sliders by placing lettuce on the bottom bun, followed by the cheeseburger patty. Spoon warm chili over the top, then add avocado slices, red onion, and jalapeños if using. Cover with the top bun.
6 Serve immediately with napkins handy—these sliders are deliciously messy.
Notes
You can make the chili a day in advance to save time and intensify the flavors. For a spicier kick, add chipotle in adobo to the chili or use pepper jack cheese. These sliders pair perfectly with crispy fries or a simple slaw.