If you're looking to elevate your BBQ game, look no further than these mouth-watering Ribeye Steak Sliders with cowboy butter. Packed with juicy ribeye, caramelized onions, and a kick of cowboy butter, these sliders are guaranteed to be a hit at any gathering. Let's dive into this flavor-packed recipe together.
Ingredients You'll Need
For the Sliders:
- King's Hawaiian Sweet Slider Buns
- 16-oz ribeye steak
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon steak seasoning (Or salt, pepper, garlic powder)
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- ½ cup Caramelized onions
For the Cowboy Butter:
- ½ stick of unsalted softened butter
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste (or garlic powder)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon minced thyme
- 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Step-by-Step Preparation
1. Grill the Ribeye
- Season the Steak: Rub the ribeye steak generously with steak seasoning. If you don't have any on hand, use salt, pepper and garlic powder.
- Grill to Perfection: For best results grill the steak over charcoal on medium high heat until the internal temperature reaches 130°F for medium-rare.
- Rest: Allow the steak to rest for 10 minutes to retain its juices.
2. Caramelize the Onions
In a pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add thinly sliced onions, salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar. Cook on medium low until the onions are golden brown and caramelized. This should take about 20-30 minutes.
Be careful not to cook them too fast or too hot because they will burn. Take your time and cook them nice and slow which will result in onions that are nice and golden brown. They thick and jammy when done correct.
3. Prepare the Cowboy Butter
In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, lemon juice, garlic paste, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, chopped parsley, minced thyme, horseradish, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and ground black pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.
For more details on cowboy butter check out the recipe here.
4. Assemble the Sliders
- Slice the Ribeye: Cut the rested ribeye steak into thin slices.
- Build the Sliders: To the bottoms of the rolls or buns, add slices of cheddar cheese to the bottom layer, then a generous portion of caramelized onions, slices of ribeye steak, and a few dollop of cowboy butter.
- Spread the butter over the steaks, then brush on more butter on top of the rolls before baking.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Arrange the assembled sliders on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and the buns are toasty.
Serve and Enjoy!
These Ribeye Steak Sliders are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven. The combination of sweet and savory from the King's Hawaiian buns, tender ribeye steak, caramelized onions, and the zesty cowboy butter makes for an unforgettable BBQ treat.
Whether you're hosting a summer party or just enjoying an easy weeknight dinner, these sliders will bring a burst of flavor to your table. Try them out with a side of onion rings or some pasta salad, and watch them disappear in no time!
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Ribeye steak sliders with cowboy butter
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
Ingredients
- 1 package of Kings Hawaiian sweet slider buns
- 16 oz ribeye stek
- 1 tablespoon steak seasoning
- 6 slices of cheddar cheese
- 2 yellow onions thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Cowboy butter
- ½ stick of softened butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon mince thyme
- 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Juice from half a lemon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- First caramelize onions. Thinly slice yellow onions and caramelize them over medium low heat with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, pepper and sugar. Continue to stir and cook down for 20-30 minutes until soft and golden brown. Set aside.
- Season steak with steak seasoning (Or use salt, pepper and garlic powder) then grill steak until the internal temperature reaches 130°F. Rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Prepare cowboy butter by combining all of the ingredients together in a small bowl. Mix well to combine.
- Assemble sliders on slider buns with sliced cheddar cheese, a layer of caramelized onions, sliced steak, and a few spoonfuls of cowboy butter spread on top of the steak. Place top buns on and brush extra cowboy butter over the assembled sliders .
- Bake the sliders at 350°F for 15 minutes or until the buns are toasted and cheese has melted through. Slice into individual sliders and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Amy says
Mouth watering just thinking about it again! Absolutely delicious and fairly quick to make! Thanks!
Jordan Hanger says
Thanks Amy! Glad they came out well for you.
Kimberly says
Super fun & delicious spin on grilling. My family loved this one! Letting the ribeye rest for 10 minutes before slicing made it so juicy! Will be making this all summer! Thank you, Chef!
Jordan Hanger says
Thanks Kimberly! Can't go wrong with that cowboy butter either.