Cowboy Butter Steak Sliders Recipe
These Cowboy Butter Steak Sliders are a flavorful and juicy mini sandwich perfect for game day or casual gatherings. Tenderly seared steak slices are topped with a rich, garlicky, and slightly spicy cowboy butter, served on toasted slider buns with optional toppings like cheese, sautéed onions, arugula, and pickles for added texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 8 sliders 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
For the Sliders
- 1½ – 2 lbs steak (ribeye, sirloin, or flank work great)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Slider buns or mini brioche rolls
- Optional toppings: cheese slices, sautéed onions, arugula, pickles
For the Cowboy Butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Make the Cowboy Butter: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter with minced garlic, chopped parsley, Dijon mustard, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to blend all flavors and set aside to let the flavors meld.
- Prep the Steak: Pat the steak dry with paper towels to ensure a good sear. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- Sear the Steak: Heat olive oil in a hot skillet over medium-high heat. Place the steak in the skillet and sear for 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare doneness. Adjust time if you prefer a different doneness. Once cooked, transfer the steak to a cutting board and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes to redistribute the juices. Then slice thinly against the grain to maximize tenderness.
- Toast the Buns: While the steak is resting, place the slider buns cut side down in the same skillet until they become golden brown and slightly crispy, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Assemble the Sliders: Layer the sliced steak onto the bottom halves of the toasted buns. Generously spoon the prepared cowboy butter over the steak slices. Add any optional toppings such as cheese slices, sautéed onions, arugula, or pickles to taste, then cover with the top buns.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the sliders hot, offering extra cowboy butter on the side for dipping to enhance the rich, buttery flavor.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to check steak doneness if desired: 130-135°F for medium-rare.
- Letting the steak rest before slicing ensures juicier sliders.
- The cowboy butter can be prepared ahead and refrigerated; rewarm gently before serving.
- Choose your preferred steak cut based on budget and flavor preferences.
- Optional toppings add flavor and texture but are not required.
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