Description
Cowboy Butter Steak Sliders are easy and flavorful beef bites that elevate the humble slider into a culinary masterpiece.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½–2 lbs steak (ribeye, sirloin, or flank)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Slider buns or mini brioche rolls
- Optional toppings: cheese slices, sautéed onions, arugula, pickles
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Steak: Pat steak dry; slice against the grain into 1/4-1/2 inch pieces. Season steak with 1 tbsp olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Let rest 15-30 minutes at room temperature.
- Craft the Cowboy Butter: Combine softened ½ cup unsalted butter with 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, ½ tsp red pepper flakes, 1 tsp lemon juice, ½ tsp paprika, and ¼ tsp salt. Mix well until fully incorporated.
- Cook the Steak: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with 1-2 tbsp olive oil. Sear steak in batches for 1.5-2 minutes per side until a deep brown crust forms. Reduce heat to medium-low, add 2-3 tbsp cowboy butter. Baste steak for 1-2 minutes, flipping. Remove steak, tent with foil, and rest for 5 minutes.
- Assemble Sliders: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice slider buns horizontally. Brush cut sides with melted butter (or more cowboy butter), toast 3-5 minutes until golden. Cut rested steak into slider-sized pieces. (Optional) Melt cheese on bottom buns. Spread remaining cowboy butter on top buns. Assemble: bottom bun, steak, optional toppings, top bun. Serve warm.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sliders
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cowboy Butter, Steak Sliders, Beef Bites