Daytona Boardwalk Citrus-Barbecue Beef Sliders

Category: Meals (Cuban-FL, citrus, pork, chicken, rice) Yield: 4 servings (scale 2/4/6/8 in the app) Prep 15 min Cook 15 min Total 30 min Method: GRILL Main: beef

Small beef patties get a tangy orange-barbecue glaze and stack onto soft slider rolls.

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Food safety

Cook ground beef to 160°F (71°C), checked with a food thermometer. Use a clean utensil for cooked patties and serving sauce.

Allergens: wheat, soy

Equipment

Mixing bowl
skillet or grill
spatula
small saucepan
food thermometer

Ingredients (for 4 servings)

1 lb ground beef (450 g)
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
8 small slider rolls
½ cup barbecue sauce (120 ml)
¼ cup Florida orange juice (60 ml)
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 cup shredded lettuce, optional (40 g)
8 thin pickle slices, optional
Neutral oil for the skillet or grill

Directions

Mix barbecue sauce, orange juice, orange zest, and vinegar in a small saucepan. Simmer gently for 4–5 minutes; set aside.
Divide beef into eight small patties and season with salt and pepper.
Cook patties in a lightly oiled skillet or on a clean grill over medium heat, turning once, until each reaches 160°F (71°C).
Brush lightly with the orange-barbecue sauce during the final minute of cooking. Keep remaining sauce separate for serving.
Place patties on slider rolls and add lettuce or pickles if desired.

Skill taught

Shaping small patties and balancing sweet, tangy, and savory sauce.

Affordable substitution

Use ground turkey and cook to 165°F (74°C).
Party option: Set up a slider tray with lettuce, pickles, and extra sauce on the side.
Relaxed option: Serve two patties as a plate with roasted potatoes or corn.

Leftovers and storage

Refrigerate cooked patties within 2 hours for up to 3 days; reheat to 165°F (74°C).

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