A Case Of The Mondays Dinner

Ingredients

• 5 pieces King's Hawaiian Rolls (soft sweet rolls, sliced lengthwise)
• 1 lb Ground Beef (80% lean, fresh)
• 1 cup Shredded Cheese (cheddar or mozzarella, grated)
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp Onion Powder
• 0.5 tsp Cumin
• 1 tsp Salt (to taste)
• 0.5 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 tbsp Tomato Paste
• 0.25 cup Pico de Gallo (fresh or leftover)
• 1 lb Spring Mix Salad (for side salad)
• 2 medium Potatoes (for waffle fries, optional)
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil (for tossing fries)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 350°F and allow it to preheat while you prepare the rolls and beef.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 350°F

2. Prepare Rolls

   Using a sharp knife, slice each King’s Hawaiian roll lengthwise without cutting all the way through, creating a hinge.

   Time: PT2M

3. Add Cheese to Rolls

   Place the opened rolls on a sheet pan and sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the interior of each roll.

   Time: PT2M

4. Bake Rolls

   Bake the cheese‑topped rolls for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and the tops are lightly golden.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 350°F

5. Brown Ground Beef

   While the rolls bake, heat a skillet over medium‑high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula, and cook until browned, about 8 minutes.

   Time: PT8M

6. Season the Beef

   Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper over the beef. Continue cooking until the spices are fragrant, about 2 minutes.

   Time: PT2M

7. Drain Excess Fat

   Place a colander over a bowl, pour the cooked beef into it, and let the hot fat drip away. Return the drained beef to the skillet.

   Time: PT2M

8. Add Tomato Paste and Pico

   Stir in 1 tablespoon of tomato paste and ¼ cup of pico de gallo. Cook, stirring, for 3‑5 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.

   Time: PT5M

9. Assemble the Sliders

   Remove the baked rolls from the oven. On the bottom half of each roll, spoon a generous amount of the seasoned beef, then place the top half back on.

   Time: PT5M

10. Serve with Sides

    Plate the sliders with a side of spring‑mix salad and, if desired, baked waffle fries.

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

450

Protein

25g

Carbohydrates

35g

Fat

20g

Fiber

2g