If you’re looking for a restaurant-style steak sandwich experience at home, these Cowboy Butter Steak Sliders are the perfect choice. Juicy, tender steak meets a rich and zesty cowboy butter, creating an explosion of flavors in every bite. This restaurant copycat recipe captures the bold, buttery goodness of high-end steak sandwiches, making it ideal for a game day snack, family gathering, or an indulgent dinner.
What Makes Cowboy Butter Steak Sliders Special?
The star of this dish is the cowboy butter—a garlicky, herb-infused, slightly spicy butter that takes your butter steak to the next level. The butter melts over the seared steak, seeping into the soft slider buns for an irresistible combination. If you love copycat restaurant recipes, this one will quickly become a household favorite.
Ingredients
For the Steak:
- 1 lb ribeye or sirloin steak
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil
For the Cowboy Butter:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
For the Sliders:
- 6 slider buns
- ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar or provolone)
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise (optional)
- ½ cup arugula or lettuce
Instructions
1. Prepare the Steak
Pat the steak dry and season it with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the steak for about 3-4 minutes per side for a medium-rare doneness. Let the steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing it thinly against the grain.
2. Make the Cowboy Butter
In a small bowl, mix melted butter with minced garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, parsley, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
3. Assemble the Sliders
Toast the slider buns lightly. Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on the bottom bun if using. Add a few slices of steak, drizzle generously with cowboy butter, and top with shredded cheese and arugula.
4. Serve and Enjoy
Place the top buns on the sliders and serve immediately while warm. Pair with fries, coleslaw, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Why You’ll Love These Steak Sliders
These steak butter sliders taste just like something from your favorite steakhouse, but they’re easy to make at home. If you enjoy restaurant copycat recipes, this dish gives you that upscale steak sandwich experience with a bold and buttery twist. Whether you’re hosting a party or treating yourself to a gourmet meal, these sliders will leave everyone wanting more.
Prep Time & Serving Size
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 6 sliders
Enjoy the rich, savory flavors of these cowboy butter steak sliders, a perfect balance of juicy steak and garlicky butter on a soft bun. They’re an easy yet impressive copycat restaurant recipe that brings steakhouse quality to your kitchen.
Cowboy Butter Steak Sliders – A Flavor-Packed Delight
Ingredients
- 1 lb ribeye or sirloin steak
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 6 slider buns
- ½ cup shredded cheese cheddar or provolone
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise optional
- ½ cup arugula or lettuce
