Cowboy Butter Steak Sliders (Printable View)
Juicy steak slices with zesty herb butter on toasted slider buns, layered with fresh arugula and red onions.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 Prepare:
01 - Rub steak thoroughly with olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper. Allow to rest at room temperature for 15 minutes to reach even temperature.
02 - Combine softened butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, parsley, chives, dill, red pepper flakes, and salt in mixing bowl. Mix until completely smooth and uniform. Set aside at room temperature.
03 - Heat grill pan or heavy skillet over high heat until smoking hot. Sear steak for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, adjusting time for desired doneness. Remove from heat and rest for 5 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain.
04 - Brush slider buns lightly with olive oil. Place in hot skillet cut-side down and toast until golden brown and crispy, about 1-2 minutes.
05 - Spread generous layer of cowboy butter on both cut sides of each bun. Layer bottom buns with arugula, sliced steak, and red onion rings. Crown with bun tops.
06 - Serve immediately while warm. Extra cowboy butter can be passed alongside for additional flavor.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The combination of melting seasoned butter into warm steak creates an incredibly rich flavor explosion
- These sliders come together faster than delivery pizza but taste like something from a fancy bistro
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- Letting the steak rest after cooking is absolutely crucial or all those juices will end up on your cutting board instead of in your sliders
- Room temperature butter spreads much better and melts into the warm steak more evenly than cold butter
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- Pat your steak completely dry before seasoning it for the best possible sear
- Invest in an instant-read meat thermometer to avoid overcooking that beautiful beef