Tex-Mex Taco Beef Sliders

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Diana Rattray
Diana Rattray
Diana Rattray
Southern-cuisine expert and cookbook author Diana Rattray has created more than 5,000 recipes and articles in her 20 years as a food writer.
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Updated on 12/27/22
tex mex taco sliders with beef and cheese
Diana Rattray
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 2 hrs 25 mins
Total: 2 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
392 Calories
20g Fat
28g Carbs
26g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 12
Amount per serving
Calories 392
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20g 25%
Saturated Fat 9g 44%
Cholesterol 81mg 27%
Sodium 532mg 23%
Total Carbohydrate 28g 10%
Dietary Fiber 2g 5%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 26g
Vitamin C 2mg 11%
Calcium 175mg 13%
Iron 3mg 19%
Potassium 361mg 8%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

These Tex-Mex taco beef sliders are easy to prepare and assemble, and they're always a big hit with guests. They would be excellent for a game day party or holiday guests. 

The slow cooker beef can be prepared a day or two in advance, which makes assembly and baking quick and easy. Or if you want to cut time significantly, use store-bought prepared shredded beef or pork. 

These party sandwiches are assembled on a package of dinner rolls. The rolls are separated to make a dozen taco-seasoned beef sliders.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds lean chuck roast

  • 1 envelope (2 teaspoons) taco seasoning

  • 1 cup chopped onion

  • 1/2 cup low-sodium beef stock, or unsalted

  • 12 slider rolls, such as King's Hawaiian

  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

  • 1/4 to 1/3 cup sour cream

  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, optional

  • 6 tablespoons taco sauce, divided

  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion

  • 1/4 cup sliced pickled jalapeno peppers, or mild pickled pepper rings

  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder

Steps to Make It

 Slow Cooker  or Stovetop Shredded Beef 

  1. Put the chuck roast in a slow cooker with the taco seasoning, chopped onion, and beef stock. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours, or until the beef is very tender. Alternatively, cook the beef in a large Dutch oven or saucepan on the stovetop — you might need extra liquid — over low heat until very tender, about 2 hours.

  2. Remove the beef and chop or shred. Refrigerate until you are ready to assemble the sliders and bake.

Sliders and Baking Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 375 F.

  2. Spray a large sheet of heavy duty foil — large enough to wrap the rolls — with nonstick cooking spray.

  3. Slice the rolls in half horizontally. Place the bottom rolls in the center of the prepared foil. Separate the bottoms but keep them close together. 

  4. Spread sour cream over the bottoms and then sprinkle with cilantro, if using. 

  5. Top the sour cream layer with the cooked chopped or shredded beef. 

  6. Drizzle 4 to 5 tablespoons of taco sauce over the beef layer and then top with the chopped red onion. 

  7. Top with sliced pickled chile pepper rings.

  8. Overlap the cheese slices over the chile pepper layer.

  9. Place the top of the rolls over the cheese. If desired, separate the tops slightly or wait until they come out of the oven. 

  10. Combine the melted butter with the remaining 1 tablespoon of taco sauce, 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of chili powder. Brush the mixture over the tops of the rolls.

  11. Wrap the foil over the top; seal the top and ends. Place the foil package on a baking sheet.

  12. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Uncover the tops and bake for 5 minutes longer to brown slightly.

  13. Remove from the oven and carefully cut and separate to make individual sliders. 

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