Chimichurri Steak Sliders

Chimichurri Steak Sliders are my mouthwateringly delicious take on the classic burger sliders with yellow onion rings. Instead of ground beef,…

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Chimichurri Steak Sliders are my mouthwateringly delicious take on the classic burger sliders with yellow onion rings. Instead of ground beef, imagine succulent slices of perfectly grilled ribeye steak nestled between our soft slider rolls. Instead of giant sliced onions, delicate and crispy fried shallots level up our sandwiches. And for our secret sauce, we are dazzling our taste buds with some zesty chimichurri sauce. Are you drooling yet? 

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Chimichurri Steak Sliders are sliced and served up.

These savory sliders with such great flavor are coming together today with the help of Kroger Delivery. This is not your typical grocery store delivery experience, because refrigerated trucks driven by professionals bring the food to your door. In the heat of summer, I could not love this feature more to keep my ingredients fresh and cool before they hit my recipes and my plate.

Why You’ll Love Kroger Delivery

Beyond how much you’ll love seeing the refrigerated blue truck in your driveway, you’ll appreciate scheduling a narrow 1-hour time slot for the next day or later in the week. There are no hidden fees or markups and delivery is free when you sign up for Boost. Also, you can reserve a Kroger Delivery time before you start shopping. All in all, 10 out of 10, highly recommend!

Why You’ll Love Chimichurri Steak Sliders

Of all the different ways to make sliders, this is my go-to recipe for game day and casual weeknight dinners. The combination of tender, juicy steak, crispy fried shallots, and tangy chimichurri sauce creates an irresistible symphony of memorable flavors. 

Whether you’re serving the Chimichurri Steak Sliders as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or enjoying them as a family dinner, they will please any crowd, guaranteed. Plus, they’re incredibly easy to make, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying good food and great company. 

So grab your apron and let’s get cooking!

If you’re a fan of sliders, check out our Italian Sliders and Grilled Steak Elote Sliders for other fun flavor combos!

Ingredients for the Steak Sliders

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  • Ribeye Steak – Canola oil, kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder season our tender steak. 
  • Chimichurri – This zesty sauce is better than anything you can buy at your local grocery store. It’s a combo of chopped parsley, minced garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, kosher salt, and black pepper.
  • Fried Shallots – Kosher salt, garlic powder, and black pepper season our shallots. Choose a high smoke point vegetable oil for the frying.
  • Sliders – Our soft slider buns brushed with melted butter perfectly complement our juicy meat and melted mozzarella cheese.

If you can’t wait to make the sliders, skip to the recipe card. Or, come with me while I break down all the easy steps to steak slider bliss. 

How to Make Chimichurri Steak Sliders

Prep

Let’s dive into this steak slider recipe, starting with the shallots. Thinly slice them, then give them a good squeeze between some paper towels to get rid of any excess water. Set them aside to dry out while we prep the rest.

The prep: chimichurri sauce and sliced shallots.

Next up, the easy yet so freakin’ flavorful chimichurri sauce. Toss all the ingredients into a small bowl and give them a good mix. Set aside. 

Now, onto the main event, the juicy steak. Give the ribeyes a good slathering of oil and a generous seasoning with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, or your favorite steak rub. Place them in the fridge until we’re ready to cook.

Frying Time

While the steaks are chilling in the fridge, let’s preheat the grill to medium-high heat for that perfect sear. 

The shallots are fried in oil until crispy.

To make the crispy shallots for the steak sliders, pull out a cast iron skillet and add about an inch of oil, heated up to a medium heat of around 350° degrees F. Once it’s hot enough, carefully add the sliced shallots to your large skillet and fry them up until they’re golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Don’t forget to do this in batches so they don’t get overcrowded.

Once the shallots are done, pull them out of the oil with a slotted spoon and set them on paper towels. Keep them warm until serving. 

Grilling the Steaks

Now, it’s time for the steaks. They’ll go on the grill for about 3-4 minutes per side until they hit 120° degrees F. Once they’re cooked to perfection, pull them off and let them rest for a good 10 minutes.

The ribeye steaks are grilled to perfection.

Assembly

Now, let’s assemble our tasty sliders! Slice your rolls in half and lay the bottom half of the rolls in a foil bin or cooking-safe skillet. Layer on some thin slices of cheese, the sliced ribeye steaks, and those crispy shallots, then top it all off with more cheese and the remaining roll halves. Brush the top of the buns with melted butter and they’re ready for the grill.

The sandwiches are assembled and grilled again.

Final Grill

Fire up the grill again, this time to medium-high heat, and pop those steak and cheese sliders on for about 10-12 minutes until the cheese melts and they’re golden brown and crispy. Once they’re done, let them rest for a few minutes before slicing them up with a serrated knife. 

Cheers to another successful recipe made with the help of Kroger Delivery! 

What to Serve with Chimichurri Steak Sliders

Serve those delicious steak sliders with a side of chimichurri for dipping, and enjoy! French fries and some of those big onion rings are some great options for sides to serve with this crowd-pleasing recipe.

The chimichurri steak slider is dipped in chimichurri sauce.

How to Store & Reheat

If you have any leftover Chimichurri Steak Sliders, wrap the steak and shallots separately in plastic or foil and store them in an airtight container for no more than 5 days.

When you’re ready for round two of the steak sliders, grab some fresh bread to make more sandwiches. Don’t forget got brush the tops of the rolls with more butter before warming up on the grill using medium high heat. 

Sliders

FAQs for Chimichurri Steak Sliders

Can I use another type of steak?

While the ribeyes are a tender steak, you can experiment with another cut of meat for the Chimichurri Steak Sliders. NY strip is one option. Skirt steak is often the cut of beef used in an authentic Philly cheesesteak slider recipe. If you do go that route, I recommend marinating the steak before cooking. 

Can I use other kinds of melted cheese? 

Certainly! If you don’t want to use mozzarella, American cheese or provolone slices works too. 

Can I use Hawaiian rolls for slider buns? 

Soft Hawaiian sweet rolls are fine as long as you don’t mind more sugary sweetness in your bread. 

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Chimichurri Steak Sliders

Chimichurri Steak Sliders are as straightforward and good as it gets. Tender ribeye steaks are grilled, sliced, and paired with melted mozzarella and a zesty homemade chimichurri sauce.
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 661kcal
Author Derek Wolf

Ingredients

Steak:

  • 2-3 Ribeyes
  • 1.5 tbsp Kosher Salt
  • 1.5 tbsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
  • Canola Oil as needed

Chimichurri:

  • 1/2 cup Parsley chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 3/4 cup Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 tsp of Red Pepper Flakes
  • Salt & Pepper to taste

Fried Shallots:

  • 3-4 small Shallots thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • Frying Oil as needed

Sliders:

  • 1 Pack of Slider Rolls
  • 8-10 Mozzarella Cheese Slices
  • Melted Butter as needed

Instructions

  • Begin by thinly slicing your shallots. Add them to a paper towel and squeeze out all the excess water. Set to the side to dry out.
  • Next, add all the ingredients for your chimichurri to a bowl and mix. Set to the side until ready to use.
  • Finally, slather your steaks with oil and generously season with salt, pepper and garlic powder or your favorite steak rub. Set in the fridge until ready to cook.
  • Preheat a grill to medium-high heat (about 375 degrees F) for two zone indirect cooking.
  • Add enough oil to the skillet to be 1” high and heat up till 350 degrees F.
  • Carefully add your sliced onions to the oil to fry for only 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Do this in batches so as not to overcrowd the skillet. Finally, pull the fried onions out and pat dry. Season with salt, pepper and garlic. Keep warm until serving.
  • Next, add your ribeyes to the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until they are 120 degrees F. Once the steaks are done, pull off and let rest for 10 minutes.
  • While keeping the slider rolls together, slice your slider rolls in half so there is a top side and bottom side. Add the bottom side into a foil bin or cooking safe skillet.
  • Add a layer of cheese, sliced ribeye steaks, crispy shallots and finish with a layer of more sliced cheese plus the top part of the buns.
  • In a bowl, melt some butter. Gently spread the melted butter over the top of the rolls.
  • Get your grill to a two zone medium high heat (around 350-375 degrees F) for indirect cooking. Add your sliders in the foil bin on to the smoker to cook until they are golden brown & crispy (about 10-12 minutes). Once done, pull the sliders off and let cool for 2-3 minutes.
  • Slice up your sliders and serve with the chimichurri for dipping. Enjoy!

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Notes

Why You’ll Love Kroger Delivery
Beyond how much you’ll love seeing the refrigerated blue truck in your driveway, you’ll appreciate scheduling a narrow 1-hour time slot for the next day or another time later in the week. There are no surprise fees and delivery is free when you sign up for Boost. Also, you can reserve a Kroger Delivery time before you start shopping. All in all, 10 out of 10, highly recommend!

Nutrition

Calories: 661kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 58g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 37g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 3309mg | Potassium: 504mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 827IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 4mg

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The Best Slider Recipes

Cowboy Butter Sliders

Slider recipes have range. Easy meal, busy school nights, game day appetizer, perfect party food — these little guys are…

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Cowboy Butter Sliders

Slider recipes have range. Easy meal, busy school nights, game day appetizer, perfect party food — these little guys are a guaranteed hit no matter what. 

A pile of Cowboy Butter Sliders, served and ready to eat.

​Plus, there are so many possibilities for what goes on these slider buns. I’m stoked to show you how to make some of my favorite slider recipes!

What You’ll Love About Slider Recipes

How is it that something the size of mini burgers can be such a crowd pleaser? I think it’s because having bite-sized sandwiches is a fun way to enjoy lots of different flavors and textures and not feel like you’re locked into one kind of meal.

If you need a good reason to try a few of these slider recipes, invite a hungry crowd over and make the filings ahead of time. Since many of these slider recipes use big roasts or a ground beef mixture, you can easily cook a day or two in advance and store the meat in the fridge until you’re ready to chow down.

A close up shot from our BBQ beef slider recipe.

For more sandwich ideas, check out my recipes for Pizza Sandwich, Smoked Pulled Pork Sandwich, Birria Grilled Cheese Sandwiches and Surf and Turf Sandwich.

How to Cook the Best Sliders

With slider recipes, we know the meats get all the love. And when they’re this freakin’ delicious, they should! But making sure you have delicious sauces or glazes, the best buns and a foolproof assembly strategy will take your dish to the next level. 

The Filling for Slider Recipes

Since a lot of sliders use large roasts like chuck roast and pork shoulder, check your recipe to make sure you’re allowing enough time for marinating and cooking. As you’re grilling, check the internal temperature of the meat to make sure it’s cooked correctly. Slider recipes with faster-cooking cuts like pork sausage, roast beef, lean ground beef and steak won’t take as long, so you have a little more wiggle room there. 

Shredding BBQ chuck roast with jalapenos for slider recipe

The Toppings

This is really the special sauce (literally, in some cases) for our slider recipes. What you put on the top half of the rolls and the bottom buns really depends on your filling. With something like shredded beef, a slice of melty cheese like provolone or Swiss cheese and caramelized onions is so freakin’ delicious. For pork BBQ, pile your favorite coleslaw on top. You could even put a pineapple ring on top of tangy shredded barbecue chicken. There’s no wrong answer here. 

Beer cheese for steak sliders.

Hot sauces, your favorite BBQ sauce or mustard are great options for condiments. I’ve also got sauces and glazes in my favorite slider recipes that pair perfectly with what you’re cooking! 

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The Buns

For me, sweet Hawaiian rolls are always the way to go. I’m a huge fan of King’s Hawaiian Slider Rolls. These soft Hawaiian rolls go with everything! Slider recipes will also work great with one of your favorites from your local bakery or grocery store. Just remember that the best quality bread always results in the best-tasting sandwich. 

King's Hawaiian Rolls with Italian slider recipe ingredients.

The Assembly for Slider Recipes

Having all the rolls already lined up out of the package is an easy way to make assembly go quickly. When you’re ready to put your mini sandwiches together for your slider recipe, keep each sweet roll joined and slice the slab of bread in half horizontally with a serrated knife. Then, grease a foil pan so the sliders won’t stick. Place the bottom half in the foil pan, spread a layer of sauce on them, then pile on a good amount of your meats, cheese slices, more sauce, and finally, the top halves of the buns. 

Adding cheese and meat to the slider recipe.

Brush some melted butter on the tops of the buns, then put the foil bin with the sliders on the smoker and let them cook at medium heat until they’re golden brown and crispy, about 10-12 minutes.

Toasting the assembled steak and cheese slider recipe.

Once they’re done, take them off the smoker and let them cool for a couple of minutes before serving on your cutting board. Slice rolls along the bread’s edges for individual sliders and enjoy whatever slider recipe you made!

My Favorite Slider Recipes

Now that we’ve talked about all the options for sliders, here’s the roundup of my favorite slider recipes! Be sure to let me know in the comments which ones you tried and liked the best! 

Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Sliders done, plated and ready to devour.

Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Sliders

Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Sliders for a handheld dinner delight.
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A Nashville Hot Chicken Slider getting pulled from the serving platter.

Nashville Hot Chicken Sliders

Nashville Hot Chicken Sliders for a spicy, savory treat.
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Am Italian Slider ready to get dipped into the spicy marinara.

Italian Sliders

Italian Sliders for a delicious handheld dish!
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Cowboy Butter Sliders

Cowboy Butter Sliders

Cowboy Butter Sliders are the ultimate comfort food. Tender sliced filets are slathered in the zesty spicy butter and paired with caramelized onions and gooey mozzarella cheese.
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Chimichurri Steak Sliders

Chimichurri Steak Sliders

Chimichurri Steak Sliders are as straightforward and good as it gets. Tender ribeye steaks are grilled, sliced, and paired with melted mozzarella and a zesty homemade chimichurri sauce.
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BBQ Beef Sliders are the ultimate comfort food.

BBQ Beef Sliders

BBQ Beef Sliders made with my new HNY FYR BBQ Sauce from FYR are the ultimate comfort food for your next game-day party.
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Steak Sliders with Beer Cheese plated next to the beer cheese ready to serve.

Steak Sliders with Beer Cheese

Steak Sliders with Beer Cheese for tender slices of steak on soft slider rolls with beer cheese and sautéed onions.
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A close up shot of the Grilled Steak Elote Sliders so you can see the filling.

Grilled Steak Elote Sliders

Grilled Steak Elote Sliders for a so freaking delicious meal!
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The pulled beef sliders with steakhouse baked beans sitting all together on a cutting board so that we can serve the dish.

Pulled Beef Sliders with Steakhouse Baked Beans

Pulled Beef Sliders with Steakhouse Baked Beans
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Steak Au Poivre Sliders assembled and ready to devour.

Steak Au Poivre Sliders

Steak Au Poivre Sliders for a fun steak sandwich!
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Close up shot of Guinness Pulled Beef Sliders

Guinness Pulled Beef Sliders

Guinness Pulled Beef Sliders ready for your next dinner!
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A Roast Beef and Cheddar Slider close up.

Roast Beef and Cheddar Sliders

Roast Beef and Cheddar Sliders for a filling snack or delicious dinner.
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Final product of the Steak and Cheese Sliders

Steak and Cheese Sliders

I love some good sliders, and I thought it would be fun to grill up some steak and make an epic Steak and Cheese Sliders meal on my Oklahoma Joe Judge.
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Philly cheesesteak Sliders assembled and ready to serve!

Smoked Cheesesteak Sliders

These Smoked Cheesesteak Sliders are made up of buttery slider buns loaded with juicy steak, caramelized onions, and Monterey jack cheese.
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What to Serve with Sliders

The perfect way to turn a slider recipe into an easy meal is to add tasty sides. A simple green salad, sautéed spinach, grilled asparagus or zucchini, French fries or sweet potato fries, baked beans, potato salad and tater tots are some great options!

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Leftovers and Reheating

If you find yourself with leftovers from your slider recipe, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. To reheat, simply warm them up on a medium-high heat grill or a 350-degree F oven while wrapped in aluminum foil. You can also repurpose any leftover filling by adding it to sandwiches, salads, or tacos. 

​FAQs

​Can I make sliders ahead of time? 

Definitely! You can make the filling 1-3 days ahead of time and then assemble your sliders the day of. If your slider recipe calls for any glazes or sauces, you can make them on the stovetop and store it for 1-3 days before serving. Heat those up in a small saucepan when you’re ready to serve.

What other meats can I use? 

Deli meats like ham or turkey work great in slider recipes. These are great options if you have some picky eaters at your table. You can even do half and half of your recipe, so you have whatever you cooked on one side and ham or turkey on the other. Then everybody wins!

Don’t be mad — I don’t have a smoker. Can I make oven-baked sliders? 

Of course! If you don’t have a smoker, you can still make one of these delicious slider recipes using alternative methods. For making them in the oven, I suggest using a slow cooker or Instant Pot to cook the roasts until they’re tender and easily shredded with a fork. Finish off in the oven. 

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Cowboy Butter Sliders

Cowboy Butter Sliders

Cowboy Butter Sliders are not your average cheeseburger sliders. I mean the best tender steak, as in filet mignon, is…

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Cowboy Butter Sliders

Cowboy Butter Sliders are not your average cheeseburger sliders. I mean the best tender steak, as in filet mignon, is just where the goodness starts. Then, a savory cowboy butter that’s garlicky, citrusy and spicy steps in to make everything taste so freakin’ delicious! As for the cheese? Don’t worry, we got that covered with gooey mozzarella. 

Cowboy Butter Sliders sitting in a pile next to the dipping sauce.

Why You’ll Love Cowboy Butter Steak Sliders

First, let’s talk about the cowboy butter. Clearly, this isn’t just any ordinary butter. Unlike anything you’ve ever tasted, it’s packed with minced garlic, Dijon mustard, parsley, red chili flakes, cayenne powder, and a splash of lemon juice. It adds a punch of flavor that takes cowboy butter steak sliders to the next level. We’ll glaze the steak and the tops of the slider rolls with it, giving every bite a rich, savory kick.

A Cowboy Butter Slider is dipped in the savory and spicy butter.

Now, let’s discuss the tender steak. We’re using filet mignon for these sliders. Why filets? Because they provide that tender, juicy steak experience without being overly fatty. Filets especially ensure each slider is rich and satisfying, with just the right amount of meatiness.

Along with the gooey mozzarella, caramelized onions undoubtedly bring in a sweet and savory depth that perfectly complements the perfectly seasoned steak and spicy butter.

This isn’t my first rodeo when it comes to beef sliders. I’ve made steak sliders with beer cheese, pulled the beef for sliders and paired them with baked beans, and even added grilled corn to them for grilled steak elote sliders! For a fancier version, check out my Steak Au Poivre Sliders because it comes with a delicious dipping sauce!

Cowboy Butter Steak Sliders Ingredients Round-Up

  • Steak – You’ll need to grab 3-4 filets along with some kosher salt, black pepper and garlic powder. Don’t forget the canola oil to get that perfect crust! 
  • Cowboy Butter The star of this show comes together easily with unsalted butter, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, fresh parsley, red pepper flakes, cayenne powder and lemon juice. 
  • Caramelized Onions Sliced white onions, beef tallow and kosher salt are all you need to create the magic of caramelized onions.
  • Sliders – Some tasty dinner rolls, mozzarella cheese slices and more melted butter complete the slider recipe. 

Alright, now that we know what to pick up at the grocery store (or order for delivery!), let’s get down to the business of making these tastiest of sliders using your backyard grill.

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For more cowboy-inspired recipes, check out these epic recipes: Grilled Ribeye with Cowboy Butter, Cowboy Campfire Breakfast Recipe and Cowboy Steak and Eggs.

How to Make Cowboy Butter STeak Sliders

Caramelized Onion Magic

First, let’s get those caramelized onions going. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, around 350 degrees F, for direct cooking. Place a cast iron skillet on the grill about two minutes before you start cooking.

The onions are caramelized in a cast iron skillet.

Melt some beef tallow in the skillet and add your white onions, thinly sliced. Season the onions and then cook them over medium heat until they caramelize. This should take about 45 to 60 minutes, so be patient with them.

Once the onions are perfectly browned, take them off the heat and keep them warm.

Steak Sliders

Now, let’s move on to the steak and sliders. Start by mixing all the ingredients for your cowboy butter in a small bowl before setting the sauce aside until you’re ready to use it.

The Cowboy Butter is easy and so versatile, you'll make it again and again.

Season steak—coated with canola oil (or a bit of olive oil)—generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, or your favorite steak rub. Place the steaks in the fridge until it’s time to cook.

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, around 375 degrees F, for two-zone indirect cooking. Place the filets on the grill and then cook steaks for 3 to 4 minutes per side, aiming for an internal temperature of 120 degrees F.

The tender filets are seasoned with garlic, salt, and pepper.

Once they’re done, top them with a generous amount of cowboy butter and let them rest for 10 minutes. After resting on your cutting board, take a sharp knife and then slice them to your desired thickness. 

Steak Slider Assembly

Keep the slider rolls together while the steaks are resting and slice them in half to create a top and bottom layer. Place the bottom buns in a foil bin or an oven-safe skillet. Add a layer of cheese, followed by the sliced steaks, caramelized onions and another layer of cheese. Cover with the top buns and gently spread a little more cowboy butter over the top.

The slices of steak are piled onto the bottom buns and topped with caramelized onions.

Adjust your grill for two-zone medium-high heat, around 350-375 degrees F, for indirect cooking. Place the foil bin with the sliders on the grill and cook until they are golden brown and crispy, about 10 to 12 minutes.

Once done, remove the sliders from the grill and let them cool for 2 to 3 minutes. Finally, slice them up and serve with the cowboy butter for your dipping sauce.

A finishing glaze of Cowboy Butter finishes off the feast.

Get ready to dive in and enjoy every last bite. You’re welcome! 

What to Serve with Cowboy Butter Steak Sliders

Alright, you’ve got your Cowboy Butter Sliders ready, and your mouth is watering, but what should you serve alongside these bad boys to make the meal complete? Here are some ideas to round out your feast: grilled veggies, corn on the cob, loaded potato wedges, baked beans or maybe some coleslaw. Or, just serve your sliders with pickles and chips. Sometimes, keeping it simple is best!

Leftovers & Reheating

If you find yourself with leftover Cowboy Butter Sliders, count yourself lucky. You have something to look forward to the next day!

Storing Leftovers

First, allow the sliders to cool completely before storing them. This helps prevent condensation, which can make the buns soggy. If possible, separate the meat, buns, and extra toppings like caramelized onions or cheese. Store each part in an airtight container.

Reheating Instructions

When you’re ready to reheat your sliders, fire up your grill to medium-high heat. Wrap the meat and onions in aluminum foil to retain moisture. Heat for about 10-15 minutes or until warmed through. You can also place the buns on the grill for the last 5 minutes to warm them up without making them too crispy.

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FAQs for Cowboy Butter Steak Sliders

Can I use another cheese besides mozzarella?

Of course! Sharp cheddar cheese or pepper jack are great alternatives. Both provide a different flavor profile that can complement the sliders nicely. Sharp cheddar adds a rich, tangy taste, while pepper jack brings a bit more heat to the sandwiches.

Can I make these in the oven?

Yes, you can definitely make Cowboy Butter Steak Sliders in the oven. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F and follow the same preparation steps. Cook the filets on a baking sheet for about 6-8 minutes per side or until they reach your desired level of doneness. Assemble the sliders as usual, place them in an oven-safe dish, and bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the buns are golden brown. 

What else can I do with Cowboy Butter?

Cowboy butter is incredibly versatile! Try brushing it on grilled vegetables or seafood. Use it to top baked potatoes or garlic bread, or toss it with pasta for a quick meal. It’s perfect for finishing grilled steaks, chops, or chicken breasts and can even be mixed into cornbread or roasted potatoes. The possibilities are endless! You may even want to try making my Grilled Ribeye with Cowboy Butter.

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Cowboy Butter Sliders

Cowboy Butter Sliders are the ultimate comfort food. Tender sliced filets are slathered in the zesty spicy butter and paired with caramelized onions and gooey mozzarella cheese.
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4 people
Calories 1116kcal
Author Derek Wolf

Ingredients

Steak:

  • 3-4 Filets
  • 1.5 tbsp Kosher Salt
  • 1.5 tbsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
  • Canola Oil as needed

Cowboy Butter:

  • 2 sticks Unsalted Butter melted
  • 2 tbsp Minced Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1.5 tbsp Chopped Parsley
  • 2 tsp Red Chili Flakes
  • 1 tsp Cayenne Powder
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice

Caramelized Onions:

  • 2 cups Sliced White Onions
  • 2 tbsp Beef Tallow
  • Kosher Salt to taste

Sliders:

  • 1 Slider Roll
  • 8-10 Mozzarella Cheese Slices
  • Melted Butter as needed

Instructions

Caramelized Onions:

  • Preheat your grill to medium high heat (about 350F) for direct cooking. Add a cast iron skillet to the grill 2 minutes before cooking.
  • Melt beef tallow in the skillet and add your thinly sliced white onions.
  • Season the onions with salt and pepper and begin cooking on a medium heat until they are caramelized (dark brown). This should take about 45-60 minutes to achieve. When the onions are done, pull off and keep warm.

Steak & Sliders:

  • Next, add all the ingredients for your cowboy butter to a bowl and mix. Set to the side until ready to use.
  • Finally, slather your steaks with oil and generously season with salt, pepper and garlic powder or your favorite steak rub. Set in the fridge until ready to cook.
  • Preheat a grill to medium-high heat (about 375F) for two zone indirect cooking.
  • Next, add your filets to the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until they are 120F. Once the steaks are done, top with a little of the cowboy butter and pull off to let rest for 10 minutes.
  • While keeping the slider rolls together, slice your slider rolls in half so there is a top side and bottom side.
  • Add the bottom side into a foil bin or cooking safe skillet.
  • Add a layer of cheese, sliced steaks, caramelized onions and finish with a layer of more sliced cheese plus the top part of the buns.
  • Gently spread a little cowboy butter over the top of the rolls.
  • Get your grill to a two zone medium high heat (around 350-375F) for indirect cooking.
  • Add your sliders in the foil bin on to the smoker to cook until they are golden brown & crispy (about 10-12 minutes). Once done, pull the sliders off and let cool for 2-3 minutes.
  • Slice up your sliders and serve with the cowboy butter for dipping. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 1116kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 124g | Fat: 59g | Saturated Fat: 36g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 414mg | Sodium: 3161mg | Potassium: 3053mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2351IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 4mg

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