California Chili Cheeseburger Sliders (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Chili

01 - 1 pound ground beef chuck (80:20)
02 - 1/4 cup finely grated carrot
03 - 3 teaspoons chili powder
04 - 2 teaspoons paprika
05 - 1 teaspoon salt
06 - 1 teaspoon black pepper
07 - 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
08 - 1 tablespoon onion powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
10 - 2 cups beef broth
11 - 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
12 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

→ Roux for Chili

13 - 1/4 cup masarepa or masa harina
14 - 1/4 cup vegetable oil

→ Sliders

15 - 1 pound ground beef chuck (80:20)
16 - Salt, as required
17 - Black pepper, as required
18 - 6 to 12 King's Hawaiian rolls
19 - 6 to 12 slices American cheese
20 - Thinly sliced onion, optional
21 - Thinly sliced tomato, optional
22 - Yellow mustard, optional

# Instructions:

01 - Add ground beef chuck and finely grated carrot to the Instant Pot set to 'Sear' function.
02 - Combine masarepa or masa harina with vegetable oil in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until roux is medium brown, resembling peanut butter. Set aside to cool.
03 - Add chili powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, granulated sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, beef broth, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and cooled roux to the seared beef and carrot mixture. Stir thoroughly.
04 - Cancel the sear function. Secure the Instant Pot lid in the locked position with the steam valve closed. Set to 'Manual' mode for 15 minutes. Allow cycle to complete then turn off the Instant Pot.
05 - Use the handle of a wooden spoon to carefully open the steam valve. Allow all pressure to release before opening the lid.
06 - Return Instant Pot to 'Sear' and stir chili frequently until thickened to desired consistency.
07 - Divide the remaining ground beef into twelve equal portions and form into small slider patties. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
08 - Pan-fry patties over medium-high heat until fully cooked or to preferred doneness.
09 - Place a slice of American cheese on each cooked patty. Melt using a microwave for a few seconds if needed.
10 - Split King’s Hawaiian rolls and fill each with one or two slider patties. Spoon hot chili over patties. Add optional toppings such as thinly sliced onion, tomato, or yellow mustard as desired.

# Notes:

01 - For a thinner chili, add extra broth after cooking and adjust seasoning.