Description
These Smoky Chipotle Cheddar Pretzel Cowboy Sliders combine juicy ground beef with a spicy-cheesy filling, served on toasted pretzel buns with a sweet caramelized onion glaze. They’re perfect for parties or a fun family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 Pretzel Slider Buns (200 g / 7 oz)
- 400 g (14 oz) Ground Beef (80% lean)
- 1 tsp (5 ml) Kosher Salt
- 0.5 tsp (2.5 ml) Black Pepper
- 1 tsp (5 ml) Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp (5 ml) Garlic Powder
- 1 Tbsp (15 ml) Soy Sauce
- 120 g (4 oz) Sharp Cheddar Cheese, grated
- 1 tsp (5 ml) Chipotle Powder
- 1 Medium Yellow Onion, thinly sliced
- 1 Tbsp (15 ml) Butter
- 1 Tbsp (15 ml) Maple Syrup
- 1 tsp (5 ml) Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 Tbsp (15 ml) Olive Oil
- 2 Tbsp (30 ml) Pretzel Crumbs
- 8 Cilantro Leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Cheese Mixture: Combine cheddar and chipotle powder.
- Season Beef: Mix ground beef with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and soy sauce. Form into thin patties.
- Stuff Patties: Add cheese mixture to 8 patties, top with remaining patties, and seal edges.
- Cook Sliders: Grill or pan-fry patties for 3-4 minutes per side, until cooked through.
- Caramelize Onions: Sauté onions in butter until softened, then add maple syrup and vinegar.
- Toast Crumbs: Toast pretzel crumbs until golden brown.
- Toast Buns: Brush buns with olive oil and toast until crisp.
- Assemble Sliders: Place patties on buns, drizzle with glaze, sprinkle with crumbs, and garnish with cilantro.
Notes
For best results, don’t overwork the beef and ensure a tight seal around the cheese filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling, Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sliders
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg