Description
These Cowboy Butter Steak Sliders combine tender, juicy flank steak grilled to perfection with a rich and flavorful homemade cowboy butter. Served on toasted slider buns with fresh lettuce, tomato, and red onion, these sliders make for an irresistible appetizer or party snack full of bold, savory flavors.
Ingredients
Steak and Buns
- 1 pound flank steak
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 slider buns
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 medium tomato, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
Cowboy Butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Grill or Skillet: Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the steak and toasting the buns.
- Season the Steak: Rub the flank steak thoroughly with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper to enhance the flavor.
- Grill the Steak: Place the steak on the hot grill or skillet and cook for approximately 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare doneness, or longer depending on your preferred level of steak doneness.
- Rest and Slice: Remove the steak from the heat source and let it rest for 5-10 minutes to allow juices to redistribute. Then, slice the steak thinly against the grain for maximum tenderness.
- Prepare Cowboy Butter: In a bowl, combine the softened butter with chopped parsley, chives, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Toast Slider Buns: Slice the slider buns in half and lightly toast them on the grill or in a toaster until golden and slightly crisp.
- Assemble Sliders: Spread a generous dollop of the prepared cowboy butter onto the bottom half of each toasted slider bun.
- Add Steak and Veggies: Layer the thinly sliced steak over the butter, then top with shredded lettuce, tomato slices, and thin red onion slices.
- Top and Serve: Place the top bun half over each assembled slider and serve immediately while warm to enjoy the best flavors and textures.
Notes
- You can adjust the steak doneness to your preference by cooking times accordingly.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the cowboy butter.
- Leftover cowboy butter can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Flank steak can be substituted with skirt steak if preferred.
- Use fresh herbs for the best flavor in the cowboy butter.
