Description
These Cowboy Butter Steak Sliders feature tender, juicy steak layered with me++lted cheese, caramelized onions, and a rich, flavorful cowboy butter sauce. Perfect for parties, game days, or a delicious dinner, these sliders are easy to make and packed with bold flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs boneless steak (ribeye, filet, or sirloin)
- 1 tbsp neutral oil
- Kosher salt & black pepper (to taste)
- 3 sweet onions, thinly sliced
- 9 slider buns
- ¾ lb havarti cheese (or Fontina)
For the Cowboy Butter:
- 1 stick unsalted butter (room temp)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ lemon (zested & juiced)
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp chives, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, minced
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Steak – Trim excess fat, season with salt, pepper, and oil, then let it rest in the fridge for a few hours or overnight.
- Make the Cowboy Butter – Melt butter, mix in garlic, lemon juice, mustard, spices, and herbs, then set aside.
- Cook the Steak – Grill or sear the steak for 2-3 minutes per side, brushing with cowboy butter. Let it rest for 10 minutes, then slice thinly.
- Caramelize the Onions – Cook onions in butter over medium heat for about 15 minutes until golden and soft.
- Assemble the Sliders – Toast buns with cowboy butter, layer cheese, caramelized onions, and steak.
- Broil & Serve – Broil for 1-2 minutes until the cheese melts, then serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more red pepper flakes.
- Can be made with different cheese varieties like cheddar or gouda.
- Steak can be cooked in a cast-iron skillet if a grill is unavailable.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling/Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: American