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Cowboy Butter Steak Sliders Recipe

Cowboy Butter Steak Sliders

These Cowboy Butter Steak Sliders are perfect for a hearty meal with a kick of flavor. Enjoy the savory richness of steak combined with the buttery goodness of cowboy butter.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 9 sliders
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sliders
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless steak such as ribeye filet, sirloin
  • neutral oil as needed
  • kosher salt to taste
  • freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • 3 sweet onions thinly sliced
  • 9 slider buns
  • 3/4 pound sliced havarti cheese
For the Cowboy Butter
  • 1 stick unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 lemon zested and juiced
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon chives minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley minced
  • kosher salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Cast Iron Skillet
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

  1. Prepare steaks by trimming excess fat and silver skin if needed. Rub with oil and season with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
  2. Wrap steaks in plastic wrap and place in the fridge for a few hours for optimum seasoning penetration.
  3. In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and whisk continually. Add lemon juice and zest, garlic, dijon, and dry seasonings.
  4. Remove from heat and add chives and fresh parsley. Salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Spoon out a few tablespoons into a small bowl for use on the steaks as they grill. Set aside the remaining butter for slider buns.
  6. Preheat grill to medium-high with an indirect heat zone. Remove steaks from the fridge and allow them to rest at room temp for 30 minutes.
  7. Cook steaks over direct heat for about 2-3 minutes per side. Brush both sides with cowboy butter as they cook.
  8. After 5-6 minutes of total cook time, move steaks to indirect heat until desired temperature is reached.
  9. Remove and allow steaks to rest on a plate with tented foil for 10 minutes before slicing.
  10. Place a cast iron skillet on the grill over direct heat. Add a few tablespoons of butter, then add the sliced onions. Cook until caramelized, about 15 minutes.
  11. Preheat oven to broil. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  12. Separate the sliders and brush the inside of the slider buns with remaining cowboy butter. Add havarti cheese and grilled onions to the buns.
  13. Place sliced steak on the bottom buns. Broil for 1-2 minutes or until cheese melts. Place the top sliders over the steak, slice and enjoy!

Notes

These sliders are a flavorful and satisfying dish perfect for gatherings. Adjust the level of spice in the cowboy butter to suit your taste.