Elevate your game day gathering with our irresistible Chili Cheese Smash Burger Sliders! These mouthwatering sliders feature perfectly smashed, thin patties made from lean ground beef, creating a delightful combination of crispy edges and juicy tenderness. Topped with melted American or cheddar cheese and generously spooned with heated HORMEL® Chili No Beans, each slider is a flavor-packed delight.
Ingredients
| 1 | pound lean ground beef |
| Vegetable oil | |
| 12 | slider buns, split and toasted |
| Kosher salt and pepper, to taste | |
| 6 | slices American or cheddar cheese, each slice cut into quarters |
| 1 | (15-ounce) can HORMEL® Chili No Beans, heated |
Directions
Roll beef into 12 small meatballs; set aside.
Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot, at least 2 minutes. Brush skillet with oil. Add 4 meatballs, evenly spaced in skillet. Using back of metal spatula, press firmly to smash meatballs into thin patties. Season with salt and pepper. Cook 1 minute.
Flip patties. Cook 1 minute. Arrange two pieces of quartered cheese over each patty. Cover skillet until the cheese is melted and burgers are cooked through, 1 minute more. Remove patties to a plate to keep warm. Repeat twice with remaining meatballs and cheese.
Top bottom buns with 1 smashed burger patty. Spoon about 1 tablespoon chili over each patty and sandwich with top bun.