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Cowboy Butter Steak Sliders

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Cowboy butter steak sliders are juicy, flavorful mini sandwiches featuring tender steak slices, zesty cowboy butter, and melty cheese on toasted slider buns. This easy family dinner is perfect for gatherings, game nights, or a quick weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lb beef steak (ribeye, sirloin, or flank)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped (or green onions)
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)
  • Zest and juice of 1 small lemon
  • 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and pepper, to taste (for cowboy butter)
  • 12 slider buns or small dinner rolls (Hawaiian rolls recommended)
  • 6 slices provolone or Swiss cheese (cut in half)
  • Optional: pickled jalapeños, sliced red onions, or arugula for topping

Instructions

  1. Pat the steak dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with kosher salt and black pepper. Let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes if using a thick cut.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, chives, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, lemon zest and juice, Worcestershire sauce, and salt/pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste and set aside.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or cast iron pan over high heat until shimmering. Sear the steak for 2-3 minutes without moving, then flip and cook another 2-4 minutes to desired doneness (130°F for medium-rare).
  4. Transfer steak to a plate, tent loosely with foil, and let rest for 10 minutes.
  5. While steak rests, slice slider buns and brush cut sides with some cowboy butter. Toast buns cut side down in the same skillet for 1-2 minutes until golden.
  6. Slice steak thinly against the grain, collecting any juices.
  7. Arrange bottom halves of buns on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Layer with steak slices (2-3 per slider), half a slice of cheese, and optional toppings.
  8. Place top buns on each slider and brush with more cowboy butter.
  9. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake sliders for 5-7 minutes until cheese is melted and sliders are heated through.
  10. Serve hot with extra cowboy butter for dipping.

Notes

Let the steak rest before slicing for maximum juiciness. Toast buns in steak drippings for extra flavor. Adjust cowboy butter to taste—add more lemon or spice as desired. For gluten-free, use GF buns and check Worcestershire sauce. For dairy-free, use plant-based butter and cheese or omit cheese.

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