Cowboy Butter Steak Sliders (Printable)
Juicy steak topped with zesty garlic-herb butter on soft slider buns
# What You'll Need:
→ Steak & Marinade
01 - 1.5 lbs flank steak or ribeye, trimmed
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
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 Steps:
01 - Rub the steak thoroughly with olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper. Allow the meat to rest at room temperature for 15 minutes to ensure even cooking.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, lemon juice and zest, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, chopped parsley, chives, dill, red pepper flakes, and salt. Mix until completely smooth and uniform. Set aside at room temperature for spreading.
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, adjusting time for preferred doneness. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
04 - Lightly brush the cut sides of slider buns with olive oil. Place in a warm skillet for 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
05 - Generously spread cowboy butter on both halves of each toasted bun. Layer the bottom buns with arugula, sliced steak, and red onion rings. Crown with the bun tops and press gently to adhere.
06 - Arrange sliders on a platter and serve immediately while warm. Cowboy butter can be passed separately for additional serving.
# Expert Pointers:
01 -
- The cowboy butter transforms simple steak into something extraordinary with its zesty, spicy kick
- Everything comes together in 35 minutes but tastes like you spent all day cooking
02 -
- Slicing against the grain is non negotiable for tender steak that does not chew like rubber
- Letting the steak rest before slicing keeps all those juices inside where they belong
03 -
- Get your pan screaming hot before adding the steak for that perfect restaurant quality crust
- Warm the cowboy butter slightly if it has been in the fridge so it spreads easily