Description
These Cowboy Butter Steak Sliders are a juicy and flavorful mini sandwich perfect for family meals or parties. Featuring tender sirloin or ribeye steak cooked to perfection and slathered in a savory cowboy butter sauce made with garlic, Dijon mustard, and fresh herbs, these sliders are topped with melty cheese and optional pickles for an irresistible bite-sized treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Steak:
- 1 1/2 pounds sirloin or ribeye steak
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Cowboy Butter:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
For Assembly:
- 12 slider buns
- 6 slices provolone or cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced pickles (optional)
Instructions
- Season the Steak: Sprinkle the steak evenly with salt and black pepper on both sides to enhance the flavor before cooking.
- Cook the Steak: Heat olive oil in a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the steak for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until it reaches your desired level of doneness. Remove from heat and allow the steak to rest for 5 minutes to lock in juices.
- Slice the Steak: After resting, slice the steak thinly against the grain to ensure tenderness when biting into the sliders.
- Prepare Cowboy Butter: In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, paprika, cayenne pepper if using, chopped parsley, chives, and dried thyme. Mix until thoroughly combined to create a flavorful spread.
- Toast the Buns: Slice the slider buns in half and optionally toast them lightly to add some crunch and warmth.
- Assemble the Sliders: Spread a generous layer of cowboy butter on both the top and bottom buns. Place the sliced steak evenly on the bun bottoms, top with a slice of cheese and pickles if desired, then cover with the top bun.
- Serve Warm: Serve the sliders while warm. For melty cheese, you can place the assembled sliders in a warm oven for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can melt the cheese over the steak by briefly placing the assembled sliders in a warm oven for a few minutes.
- These sliders pair excellently with fries, chips, or a simple salad.
- Use ribeye steak for a richer, more buttery flavor or sirloin for a leaner option.
- Adjust the cayenne pepper to control the spice level in the cowboy butter.
