Description
Cowboy Butter Steak Sliders are a mouthwatering delight that brings together perfectly grilled steak and sweet caramelized onions nestled between cheesy slider buns, all topped with a rich and zesty cowboy butter. This dish is ideal for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue, watching the big game, or enjoying a casual weeknight dinner. The combination of juicy steak and flavorful butter creates an unforgettable experience that will leave your guests craving more. Plus, they’re easy to customize based on your preferences, making them versatile for everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless steak (ribeye or 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 havarti cheese (sliced)
- 1 stick unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 4 garlic cloves (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)
Instructions
- Prepare the steaks by trimming excess fat and seasoning generously with oil, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate wrapped for a few hours.
- Caramelize the onions in a skillet with oil over medium heat until golden brown (15-20 minutes).
- Grill the steaks over high heat for about 4–5 minutes per side until desired doneness; let rest before slicing.
- Assemble sliders by layering sliced steak, caramelized onions, havarti cheese, and smothering with cowboy butter made from mixing the butter with garlic, lemon zest & juice, dijon mustard, paprika, cayenne, thyme, red pepper flakes, chives, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Serve warm as appetizers or main courses.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg