Cowboy Butter Steak Sliders (Print Version)
Tender steak slices with zesty herb butter on toasted slider buns
# What You'll Need:
→ Steak & Marinade
01 - 1.5 lbs flank steak or ribeye, trimmed of excess fat
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp kosher salt
04 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Cowboy Butter
05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
06 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
07 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
08 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
09 - 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
10 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
11 - 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
12 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
13 - 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
14 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
15 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
16 - 1/2 tsp kosher salt
17 - Zest of 1/2 lemon
→ Slider Assembly
18 - 8 slider buns
19 - 1 cup arugula or baby spinach
20 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
21 - 1-2 tbsp olive oil for toasting buns
# How to Cook:
01 - Rub the steak thoroughly with olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper. Allow to rest at room temperature for 15 minutes to absorb flavors.
02 - Combine softened butter, minced garlic, lemon juice and zest, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, chopped herbs, red pepper flakes, and salt in a bowl. Mix until completely smooth and creamy. Set aside at room temperature.
03 - Heat a grill pan or cast-iron skillet over high heat until smoking hot. Sear the steak for 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare doneness, or adjust timing to your preference. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
04 - Brush the cut sides of slider buns with olive oil. Place in a hot skillet for 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown and lightly crisped.
05 - Spread a generous layer of cowboy butter on both the top and bottom bun halves. Layer with arugula, sliced steak, and red onion rings. Crown with bun tops and serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The cowboy butter is absolutely addictive and youll want to put it on everything
- These sliders come together in under 40 minutes but taste like you spent all day cooking
02 -
- Slicing against the grain is absolutely crucial or your steak will be tough instead of tender
- Letting the meat rest before cutting keeps all those juices inside instead of on your cutting board
03 -
- Make your cowboy butter a day ahead so the flavors really meld together
- If your buns are stale, give them a quick toast in the oven before assembling