Cowboy Butter Steak Sliders
Tender steak sliders topped with a flavorful cowboy butter, perfect for a tasty meal.
Ingredients
- 1.5-2 lbs steak ribeye, sirloin, or flank works great
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Make the Cowboy Butter: In a small bowl, mix melted butter with garlic, parsley, mustard, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
- Prep the Steak: Pat the steak dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Sear the Steak: Heat olive oil in a hot skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steak 3–4 minutes per side (for medium-rare), then rest for 5–10 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain.
- Toast the Buns: While the steak rests, toast the slider buns cut side down in the same skillet until golden.
- Assemble the Sliders: Layer sliced steak onto the bottom buns. Spoon cowboy butter generously over the top. Add any extra toppings and finish with the top bun.
- Serve Immediately: Serve hot with extra cowboy butter on the side for dipping.
Notes
Ribeye, sirloin, or flank work great