Italian Bao Sliders
A creative twist on traditional Italian subs, using flaky German bao as the foundation for a rich meat and cheese sandwich.
Ingredients
- ●4 Yellowed Italian BunsSliced into quarter-inch thick rounds
- ●4 Flaky German BaoSplit down the center to form a pocket
- ●1 lb Ground BeefSeasoned with salt and pepper
- ●8 oz Provolone CheeseSliced into thin rounds
- ●1 bunch Fresh BasilChopped finely
- ●3 cloves GarlicMinced
- ●1 tsp Italian SeasoningDried and crumbled
- ●2 tbsp Olive OilUsed for cooking the meat and buns
- ●1 tsp SaltUsed for seasoning the meat
- ●1 tsp PepperUsed for seasoning the meat
Instructions
- 1
Preheat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the olive oil to the pan and swirl it around to coat the bottom.
- 3
Add the minced garlic to the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- 4
Add the ground beef to the pan and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
- 5
Season the beef with salt and pepper to taste.
- 6
Split the flaky German bao in half and toast them in the pan for 1-2 minutes on each side.
- 7
Assemble the sliders by spooning the beef mixture onto the bottom half of each bao, followed by a slice of provolone cheese.
- 8
Top each slider with a sprinkle of chopped fresh basil and the top half of the bao.
- 9
Serve the Italian bao sliders immediately and enjoy!