Cowboy Butter Steak Sliders

Ingredients

For the Sliders:

1½ – 2 lbs steak (ribeye, sirloin, or flank all work well)

Salt & pepper, to taste

1 tbsp olive oil

Slider buns or mini brioche rolls (12–16 depending on size)

Optional Slider Toppings:

Sliced provolone, pepper jack, or cheddar cheese

Caramelized onions or crispy fried onions

Arugula or baby greens

Pickles or jalapeños

For the Cowboy Butter:

½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

1 tsp smoked paprika

½ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to heat preference)

1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley

1 tbsp fresh chopped chives (optional)

Salt & black pepper, to taste

½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional for heat)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Cowboy Butter:

In a bowl, combine the melted butter, garlic, mustard, lemon juice, smoked paprika, cayenne, parsley, chives, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.

Whisk together and set aside (keep warm for serving or grilling).

2. Cook the Steak:

Bring steak to room temperature. Pat dry and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.

Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet or grill over medium-high heat.

Sear the steak 3–5 minutes per side (depending on thickness and desired doneness).

Let rest for 5–10 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.

3. Toast the Buns (optional but recommended):

Brush insides of buns with some of the cowboy butter.

Toast face-down on a skillet or grill until golden and crisp.

4. Assemble the Sliders:

Layer sliced steak onto bottom buns.

Drizzle warm cowboy butter over the steak (don’t be shy).

Add optional toppings like cheese, onions, greens, or pickles.

Top with bun and serve warm!