Description
Cowboy Butter Steak Sliders offer a juicy, savory bite with tender steak, zesty cowboy butter sauce, and melty cheese on soft slider buns. Perfect for gatherings or a hearty appetizer, these sliders balance bold flavors with a satisfying texture that will delight any steak lover.
Ingredients
Steak and Seasoning
- 1 ½ lbs. boneless sirloin or ribeye steak
- 1 tbsp. salt
- 1 tbsp. pepper
- 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
Cowboy Butter Sauce
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 4 tbsp. minced garlic
- 2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
Additional Ingredients
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 pack Brioche or King's Hawaiian slider buns (12 buns)
- 12 slices cheese of choice
Instructions
- Prepare the Steak: Trim any excess fat from the steak. Rub one tablespoon of vegetable oil over one side of the steak, then repeat with the other tablespoon on the other side. Sprinkle salt and pepper evenly, rubbing it well into the meat. Set aside to rest briefly.
- Make Cowboy Butter Sauce: In a large saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium-low heat. Add minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, paprika, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, and fresh parsley. Stir to combine. Add diced onions and cook for 2-3 minutes until they soften. Remove from heat and transfer the sauce to a bowl to set aside.
- Cook the Steak: Cook the steak to your desired doneness either in a pan on the stovetop or on a grill. After cooking, baste both sides with some of the cowboy butter sauce. Let the steak rest for 10 minutes to retain juices, then slice very thinly.
- Assemble Sliders: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Separate the slider buns and place the bottoms on the sheet. Spread a little cowboy butter sauce on each bottom bun, then add a slice of cheese. Distribute the sliced steak evenly on the buns, top with another slice of cheese.
- Finish and Broil: Spread cowboy butter sauce on the top buns and place them on the sliders. Baste the tops of sliders with the remaining cowboy butter sauce. Place the baking sheet under the oven broiler for 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese melts and starts to bubble.
- Serve: Remove sliders from the oven and serve immediately while warm and flavorful. Enjoy the perfect zesty, juicy burger experience!
Notes
- Use a tender cut like ribeye or sirloin for the best flavor and texture.
- Let the steak rest for at least 10 minutes after cooking to retain its juices.
- Use a meat thermometer to check steak doneness: 125°F for rare, 135°F medium-rare, 145°F medium, 150°F medium-well, 160°F well-done.
- Be sure to ration the cowboy butter sauce properly, using it for basting steak, spreading on slider buns, and basting tops before broiling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
