Description
These Roast Beef and Cheddar Sliders combine tender, juicy slices of beef with sharp cheddar cheese, tangy BBQ sauce, and buttery slider rolls for a rich and comforting meal. Cooked low and slow in a smoker, then baked to crispy perfection, these sliders are perfect for casual dinners or crowd-pleasing snacks.
Ingredients
Roast Beef:
- 1 whole beef roast (sirloin, round, or rump)
- ¼ cup smoked peppercorn seasoning
- 1 cup beef tallow, warmed
Sliders:
- 1 pack slider rolls
- 12-14 cheddar cheese slices
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
Butter Topping:
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp everything bagel seasoning
Horsey Sauce:
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1.5 tbsp prepared horseradish
- 1.5 tbsp champagne vinegar
- 1.5 tsp white sugar
- Kosher salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Roast: Preheat your smoker to medium-low heat, about 250°F, using indirect cooking. Inject the beef roast with warmed beef tallow evenly throughout and coat the outside with any remaining tallow. Season generously with smoked peppercorn seasoning on all sides.
- Smoke the Beef: Place the seasoned roast on the smoker and cook indirectly until the internal temperature reaches approximately 120°F, about 30 minutes. Remove from the smoker and let it rest for 20 minutes to retain juices.
- Slice Beef and Prepare Rolls: After resting, slice the beef as thinly as possible. Keep slider rolls whole, then slice them horizontally to create top and bottom layers.
- Assemble Sliders: Place the bottom halves of the rolls into a foil pan or oven-safe skillet. Spread a layer of BBQ sauce over the rolls, then add a layer of sliced roast beef and cheddar cheese. Drizzle more BBQ sauce on top, then cover with the top halves of the rolls.
- Butter and Season: Brush the tops of the assembled sliders with melted unsalted butter and sprinkle evenly with everything bagel seasoning.
- Bake Sliders: Increase smoker temperature to 300–325°F and bake the sliders indirectly for 10–12 minutes, until the tops are golden brown and crispy and the cheese is melted.
- Make Horsey Sauce: While the sliders bake and rest, combine mayonnaise, prepared horseradish, champagne vinegar, white sugar, and kosher salt in a small bowl. Mix well and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve: Remove the sliders from the smoker and let them cool for a few minutes. Slice sliders apart and serve warm with the horsey sauce on the side.
Notes
- For extra heat, swap regular BBQ sauce for a smoky or spicy variety.
- Adding an extra layer of cheese increases richness.
- Brioche or potato rolls can be used instead of slider rolls depending on preference.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat leftovers in an oven or smoker to maintain crispiness and melty cheese.
- The beef roast can be cooked a day in advance and sliced just before assembling sliders.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Smoking and Baking
- Cuisine: American
