Description
Festive Christmas Tree Beef Sliders made plant-based, cheesy, and perfect for holiday parties, family gatherings, and cozy celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Filling
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 packs Beyond Beef
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp dried basil
- 1 (25 oz) jar marinara sauce
Plant-Based Cheese Sauce
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 2 cups water
- ⅓ cup tapioca starch
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp onion powder
Slider Tree Assembly
- 16 Hawaiian dinner rolls
- 1 tbsp plant-based butter, melted
- 1 tsp minced onion
- ½ tsp dried basil
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- ¼ cup vegan parmesan
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic and onion until fragrant and translucent. Add Beyond Beef and cook until browned. - Season and Simmer
Stir in garlic powder, oregano, basil, and marinara sauce. Reduce heat and simmer for 10–15 minutes until thickened. - Make the Cheese Sauce
Blend all cheese sauce ingredients until completely smooth. Pour into a saucepan and heat over medium, stirring constantly until thick and stretchy. - Assemble the Sliders
Slice Hawaiian rolls horizontally without separating them. Arrange in a Christmas tree shape on a baking tray. - Fill and Top
Spread beef mixture evenly, drizzle cheese sauce, then replace tops. Brush with butter and sprinkle onion, basil, and sesame seeds. - Bake
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 18–22 minutes until golden. - Garnish and Serve
Sprinkle with vegan parmesan and parsley before serving.
Notes
Soak cashews in hot water for 15 minutes if you don’t have a high-speed blender.
Don’t overbake—soft centers are key to perfect sliders.