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Lean Grilled Hamburger Sliders Recipe With Hot Sauce Slaw


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  • Author: Maggie
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 12 sliders
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

Juicy, lean beef sliders topped with a tangy yogurt-chipotle sauce and crisp cabbage slaw spiked with green pepper hot sauce—perfect for casual gatherings or quick family dinners.


Ingredients

For the Sauce:

6 oz plain yogurt

½ chipotle pepper, seeded and minced

1 tsp adobo sauce

½ tsp fresh lime juice

 tsp salt

For the Slaw:

 cups chopped green cabbage

 cups chopped red cabbage

3 Tbsp minced cilantro

1 Tbsp fresh lime juice

½ tsp Cholula green pepper sauce

Pinch of salt

1 Tbsp + 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil

For the Hamburgers:

 lb extra-lean 93% ground beef

¼ cup minced cilantro

1 tsp Cholula green pepper sauce

¾ tsp salt

12 whole-wheat dinner rolls, lightly toasted


Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix yogurt, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, lime juice, and salt until smooth.
  2. In another bowl, toss green and red cabbage with cilantro. In a small bowl, whisk lime juice, Cholula, salt, and olive oil, then toss with cabbage.
  3. Preheat grill to medium-high. Combine beef, cilantro, Cholula, and salt in a bowl. Form into 12 equal patties.
  4. Grill patties for 3 minutes per side. Remove from grill.
  5. Spread 2 tsp of sauce on each toasted roll. Top with one patty and ¼ cup slaw. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use ground turkey or chicken for variation.
  • Swap buns for lettuce wraps for a low-carb option.
  • Add cheese or sliced avocado for richness.
  • Prepare patties, sauce, and slaw ahead to save time.
  • Dress slaw just before serving for best crunch.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grill
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slider
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 360mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 13g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 17g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg