This roast beef sliders recipe is going to be your new favorite for dinners, parties, or any occasion where you want a tasty hand-held treat. With tons of tender roast beef, melty Swiss cheese, and a tangy lettuce and banana pepper slaw sandwiched between buttery, seasoned rolls, this is a slider recipe that always hits the spot.
I love sliders. They’re always so flavorful and fun, and they make the perfect lunch, dinner, or appetizer. I love to serve sausage, gravy, and egg sliders for a special breakfast, BBQ meatloaf sliders for dinner, or chili cheese dog sliders for summer get-togethers. There really is no occasion that doesn’t call for these classic, hand-held sandwiches. When you try my newest addition to the pack, you’ll agree. These beef roast sliders are loaded with flavor, and they’re so easy to make. You can’t say no to them!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Simple Ingredients: Everything used in this recipe is readily available in your kitchen or at any grocery store.
- Simple Process: It only takes a little mixing and baking to make these sliders. It’s super easy and all done in 30 minutes tops.
- So Much Flavor: The slider buns are brushed with an herb butter mixture, and the filling is beefy, cheesy, sweet, and tangy. There’s so much flavor!
- Versatile: These sliders are perfect for lunches, dinners, and parties of all kinds.
Ingredients
- Roast Beef: Thinly sliced roast beef gives the sliders a ton of seasoned, beefy flavor.
- Swiss Cheese: This melty cheese is always a classic pairing with roast beef.
Lettuce Slaw
- Shredded Lettuce: Shredded lettuce has a very mild flavor, making it perfect for adding texture to the slaw and letting the other flavors shine through.
- Veggies: Diced red onions and chopped banana peppers add a tangy, slightly sweet flavor with a nice bite.
- Dressing: A blend of Italian dressing, dill relish, and mayonnaise creates a rich, creamy dressing for the slaw.
Butter Herb Topping
- Butter: Butter adds richness and buttery flavor and toasts the buns to golden brown perfection.
- Herbs: A blend of garlic powder, oregano, and basil gives the buns a deep, savory herb flavor.
See the recipe card at the end of the post for a full list of ingredients and their exact measurements.
Flavor Variations
- Meats: Use your favorite thinly sliced deli meat for this recipe.
- Cheese: Any melty cheese like Swiss, Provolone, Muenster, and the like will work well.
- Spicy: Add diced jalapenos to the slaw for a kick of heat.
- Slaw: Use shredded cabbage in place of lettuce for a more traditional coleslaw feel.
Instructions
1: Combine all the lettuce slaw ingredients in a medium bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate to chill.
2: Place the bottoms of the rolls on a baking sheet or in (2) 9×13 baking dishes and spread mayo and mustard over them.
3: Top the buns with Swiss cheese and then roast beef in even layers. Then, top them with the tops of the rolls.
4: Combine the melted butter and herbs in a small bowl. Then, brush the tops of the rolls with it.
5: Bake the sliders at 375 until the cheese is melted and the buns are browned.
6: Remove the sliders from the oven and take off the top buns. Then, spread the lettuce slaw over the filling and replace the buns.
7: Top the sliders with additional herb butter, serve, and enjoy!
Hint
Look for very lean roast beef at the deli to avoid any ribbons of chewy gristle or fat in your sliders.
Storage
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Remove the slaw before refrigerating. Also, be aware that the longer these sliders are stored, the soggier they become.
To reheat the sliders, microwave them at 30-second intervals until warm, then top with the slaw again.
Pairing Suggestions
Pair these delicious hand-held sandwiches with classic sides like fried onion strings, baked beans, and red potato salad.
I like a brightly-flavored dessert to go with the deep, savory flavor of the sliders, so opt for dishes like lemon cheesecake bars, layered cherry cream cheese dessert, or lemon blueberry cake.
Tips
- When storing leftovers, be sure to remove the slaw from the sliders. This prevents a ton of excess moisture from soaking into the buns.
- If you prefer a sturdier slider, toast the insides of the buns before filling and baking them to prevent them from soaking up too much moisture.
- Easily slice your slider buns by cutting them all at once. Most slider buns are connected. Remove them in a single sheet, and slice through all of them at once with a serrated bread knife.
Frequently Asked Questions
When they were first introduced, sliders were very small hamburgers on buns. They got their name because they were so greasy they “slid right down”. These days. sliders are any kind of sandwich made with small buns and baked.
Soggy sliders are usually the result of not enjoying them immediately. Sliders should be served as soon as they’re prepared. Over time, the moisture from the filling soaks into the bread.
To slow the sogginess down, toast the inside of your slider buns. This creates a physical barrier against any moisture from the filling and toppings, keeping the buns firm longer.
Try This Roast Beef Sliders Recipe Today
This roast beef sliders recipe is the perfect blend of ease and flavor. With a simple layering of meat, cheese, and an equally simple lettuce slaw, these little sandwiches come together quickly and disappear even faster. Give them a try, and I guarantee they’ll be a HUGE hit.
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Roast Beef Sliders
Ingredients
Roast Beef Sliders
- 1 pound roast beef, thinly sliced
- ½ pound Swiss cheese, sliced
- 24 slider buns
- ⅔ Mayonnaise (might need more)
- ⅓ Dijon mustard
Seasoned Butter Topping
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon basil
Lettuce Mixture
- 8 ounce shredded lettuce
- ½ cup red onion, diced
- ½ cup banana peppers, chopped
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup dill relish
- ¼ cup Italian dressing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
Lettuce Mixture
- In a medium bowl, mix lettuce, red onions, relish, banana peppers, mayonnaise, and dressing together until combined. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge to chill.
For the Sliders
- Place bottom rolls on a baking sheet or in (2) 9×13 oblong baking dishes. Spread mayo and mustard over the bottom rolls.
- Top with Swiss cheese.
- Next, add roast beef on top of the cheese, and spread out evenly.
- Replace the top rolls.
Seasoned Butter Mixture
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic powder, oregano, basil together.
- Brush the tops of the rolls with the melted butter mixture.
- Place in the oven for 8-9 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and carefully take off the top buns.
- Spread the lettuce mixture over the meat, replace the top rolls, brush with additional butter, if desired, cut and enjoy.
Notes
- When storing leftovers, be sure to remove the slaw from the sliders. This prevents a ton of excess moisture from soaking into the buns.
- If you prefer a sturdier slider, toast the insides of the buns before filling and baking them to prevent them from soaking up too much moisture.
- Easily slice your slider buns by cutting them all at once. Most slider buns are connected. Remove them in a single sheet, and slice through all of them at once with a serrated bread knife.
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