Description

These bold and flavorful short rib sliders with a spicy kick feature tender, slow-cooked beef layered onto soft buns and topped with a zesty, spicy finish. Perfect for parties, game day, or comfort food cravings, this recipe delivers juicy, melt-in-your-mouth goodness in every bite.

Ingredients

For the short ribs:

2 pounds beef short ribs
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup beef broth
1/2 cup tomato sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (adjust to taste)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

For the sliders:

12 small slider buns
1/2 cup coleslaw or shredded cabbage
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon hot sauce (optional)
Pickles, for topping

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 160°C (325°F).
Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe pot over medium-high heat. Season short ribs with salt and pepper, then sear on all sides until browned. Remove and set aside.
In the same pot, sauté onion until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Stir in beef broth, tomato sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, smoked paprika, and chili flakes.
Return short ribs to the pot, ensuring they are mostly submerged.
Cover and transfer to oven. Cook for 2 1/2 to 3 hours until tender and shreddable.
Remove ribs, shred meat, and return it to the sauce. Mix well.
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and hot sauce to make a spicy spread.
Assemble sliders: add shredded beef to buns, top with coleslaw or cabbage, pickles, and spicy mayonnaise.
Serve warm.

Notes

Bone-in short ribs provide the richest flavor.Toast buns lightly to prevent sogginess.Adjust spice level by modifying chili flakes and hot sauce.Meat can be made ahead and reheated for even deeper flavor.