Chiliburger Sliders

Prep Steps

• 1 pack (12-count) Hawaiian sweet rolls in half horizontally, keeping the slab whole {do:slice}
• 1/2 small onion {do:dice}

The Chili

Option: Pal's-Style Chili From Scratch {id:chili.home}

Smooth, saucy and spot-on. Makes about 3 cups, so you'll have extra for hot dogs.

In a saucepan, combine...

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 1/2 cups water

Break the beef apart with your hands or a potato masher until no chunks remain, adding a splash more water if needed. Stir in...

• 8 oz tomato paste
• 1 tbsp kosher salt{tip:We test with Morton kosher salt. Using table salt? Use about 3/4 as much. Diamond Crystal? Use about 1 1/2 times as much.}
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

Bring to a boil, then simmer until thick and saucy, about 30 minutes. Measure out 1 1/2 cups for the sliders.

Option: Quick Canned Chili {id:chili.can, preptime:-5, cooktime:-30, cal:-60, protein:-4, fat:-5, sodium:-170}

Hot dog chili sauce straight from the can.

Warm in a small saucepan over medium-low heat...

• 1 1/2 cups hot dog chili sauce

Cook the Patties

Form into twelve 2 oz patties...

• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, fry the patties on both sides until browned and cooked through. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with...

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

Build & Broil

Preheat the broiler to high. Set the bottom half in a 9x13-inch baking dish, keeping the slab whole...

• 1 pack (12-count) Hawaiian sweet rolls, sliced in half horizontally

Layer the patties over the rolls, then cover with, overlapping as needed...

• 9 slices American cheese

Broil until the cheese is melted and bubbling, 2–3 minutes. Spread the chili evenly over the cheese and sprinkle with...

• 1/2 small onion, diced

Cap with the top half of the rolls and serve hot.