Cowboy Butter Steak Sliders (Print-Friendly Version)
Juicy steak bites on mini buns with zesty cowboy butter sauce, melty cheese, and crisp jalapeños - ready in just 25 minutes!
# What You Need:
→ Steak
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1½ lbs flank steak or ribeye, thinly sliced
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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½ teaspoon smoked paprika
→ Assembly
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12 slider buns or Hawaiian rolls, halved
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1½ cups shredded mozzarella or provolone cheese
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1 small red onion, thinly sliced
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1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
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2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
→ Cowboy Butter
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½ cup unsalted butter, melted
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
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½ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
# How to Make It:
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Preheat a grill or skillet to medium-high heat. Season the steak slices with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
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Heat olive oil in the pan, sear steak in batches for 1–2 minutes per side until just cooked. Set aside to rest.
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In a small bowl, mix all Cowboy Butter ingredients. Keep warm.
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Lightly toast slider buns if desired.
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Layer seared steak, cheese, red onion, and jalapeño slices on the bottom half of each bun.
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Drizzle each stack generously with warm Cowboy Butter.
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Top with chopped parsley and place the bun lids on top.
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Serve immediately while warm and melty for maximum flavor!
# Additional Tips:
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For best results, slice the steak against the grain to ensure tenderness