Cowboy Butter Steak Sliders (Print-Friendly Version)
Succulent steak bites on mini buns with a rich, garlicky cowboy butter sauce that adds incredible flavor to every bite.
# What You Need:
→ For the Sliders
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1½ – 2 lbs steak (ribeye, sirloin, or flank)
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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1 tbsp olive oil
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Slider buns or mini brioche rolls
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Optional toppings: cheese slices, sautéed onions, arugula, pickles
→ For the Cowboy Butter
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½ cup unsalted butter, melted
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
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1 tsp Dijon mustard
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½ tsp red pepper flakes
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1 tsp lemon juice
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½ tsp paprika
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¼ tsp salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
# How to Make It:
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In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, Dijon mustard, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and set aside.
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Pat the steak dry with paper towels. Season generously on both sides with salt and pepper.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the steak and cook to desired doneness (about 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, depending on thickness). Brush with some of the cowboy butter during the last minute of cooking.
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Remove steak from heat and let rest for 5-10 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain.
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Lightly toast the slider buns if desired. Brush the inside of buns with cowboy butter, add sliced steak, and top with optional toppings. Drizzle with additional cowboy butter if desired.
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Arrange sliders on a serving platter and serve immediately while warm.
# Additional Tips:
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The cowboy butter can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated. Simply reheat before using.
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For extra flavor, marinate the steak in some of the cowboy butter for 30 minutes before cooking.