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Steak Sliders with Blue Cheese and Horseradish

February 1, 2021 by Suzie J. 2 Comments

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These steak sliders are savory, smoky, cheesy and balanced with a hint of sweetness. These sliders are easy to make and also make fantastic game day or party snacks!

One of my weeknight go-to meals includes this flat iron steak. I love this cut because it's quick cooking, super easy to prepare, and incredibly versatile. We always have leftovers when I make flat iron steak, so it's perfect to use for these sliders.

The Ingredients You'll need

Steak Slider Ingredients this …

Flat Iron Steak

I suggest cooking this the night or day before. Cook rare and don't slice. You will want to cut the steak while it's cold so that you can slice the steak extra thin. I suggest cooking the steak rare is so that when you reheat on the griddle the steak does not overcook.

If you choose to cook the flat iron steak right before assembling the sliders, and it's still warm, you will not need to reheat the steak on the griddle.

Check out this guide on how to cook a perfect flat iron steak in cast iron.

Slider Buns

In this recipe, I used ciabatta slider buns. They complement the steak well if you can find them in your local grocery store. If not, a good quality slider bun will work well.

Blue Cheese

Not a blue cheese fan? Substitute with provolone or brie cheese...yummm.

Horseradish

I used creamy horseradish for this recipe which is not as strong as regular horseradish. If you use the jarred horseradish, reduce the amount by half when adding to the mayo. Taste and add more if needed.

Mayo

Arugula

Or use your favorite greens. I love the what the peppery arugula adds to the overall flavor of the sliders.

Tomato Onion Jam or Balsamic Glaze

I prefer these sliders with the tomato onion jam. My boyfriend likes them with a nice rich balsamic vinegar or balsamic glaze. Both are good and add a subtle sweetness that balances the savory steak nicely.

Olive Oil

Special Equipment

Electric or Stovetop Griddle (affiliate links) You can also use cast iron pans. The large griddles make is easier to do more sliders at once.

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How to make the sliders

If making the Tomato Onion Jam add 40 minutes to the cooking time.

Steak Sliders with Blue Cheese Steps 1 - 4

Set up your station

Gather all the ingredients: slice the steak thin, split the slider buns, crumble the blue cheese (if needed) and make the horseradish mayo. Don't forget the olive oil, arugula and tomato onion jam (or balsamic glaze).

Brush the buns with olive oil.

Heat the griddle to 400F and brush with olive oil.

Add the buns and toast for 1-2 minutes or until golden. Flip the buns over and toast the other side for 1 minute.

While the buns are toasting, add the sliced steak to the griddle and cook, tossing with tongs occasionally until heated through (1 -2 minutes). Once warm, set to the side.

Steak Sliders with blue cheese steps 5-8

Assemble the sliders

When the buns are done toasting, line them up.  Spread 1 tablespoon of the horseradish mayo on the bottom bun, add 4-5 slices of steak (see #6), top with 1-2 tablespoon blue cheese crumbles, then top with arugula.  Spread 1-2 tablespoon of the tomato onion jam (or 1 tablespoon of balsamic glaze) to the top bun and place on top of the arugula.

Serve them with some delicious sides like Farro Salad, Arugula Salad, or Mushroom Fries.

Steak Sliders with blue cheese

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Steak Sliders with Blue Cheese and Horseradish

A perfectly balanced game day appetizer using leftover flat iron steak. Quick, easy and crowd pleasing!
5 from 8 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Sliders
Calories 262 kcal

Equipment

  • Electric or Stovetop Griddle

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1 pound flat iron steak, cooked rare, cooled and sliced thin
  • ½ Cup Blue Cheese
  • 3 tablespoon Mayo
  • 3 Tbsp Creamy Horseradish see notes
  • 1 Cup Arugula
  • ½ Cup Tomato Onion Jam click for link, see notes
  • 6 Slider Buns
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
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Instructions
 

To Prep the Ingredients

  • Make the horseradish mayo: Combine 3 tablespoon mayo + 3 tablespoon creamy horseradish. Set aside
  • Slice flat iron steak across the grain into very thin slices.  (Easier to do if steak is cold or using leftovers). Set aside. (see notes)
  • Split slider buns and crumble blue cheese.

Set up the griddle station

  • Gather all components and set aside in a line:  Steak and buns, mayo, blue cheese, arugula and tomato onion jam (or balsamic glaze)
    Steak Slider Ingredients
  • Heat and oil a griddle pan to 400F
  • Brush olive oil on both the top and bottom of the inside of the slider buns. Add to griddle pan inside down and toast for 1-2 minutes or until golden. (Leave room to cook the sliced steak) Brush the top and bottom lightly with olive oil, flip and toast the outsides (1 minute) 
    Steak Sliders with Blue Cheese Steps 1 - 4
  • While the buns are toasting, add the sliced steak and cook, tossing with tongs occasionally until heated through (1 -2 minutes). Once warm, set to the side.
  • When the buns are done toasting, line them up.  Spread 1 tablespoon of aioli on the bottom bun, add 4-5 slices of steak (see photo), top with 1- 2 tablespoon blue cheese crumbles, then top with arugula.  Spread 1-2 tablespoon of the tomato onion jam (or 1 tablespoon of balsamic glaze) to the top bun and place on top of the arugula.
    Steak Sliders with blue cheese steps 5-8
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

**I suggest cooking the steak the night before. Cook it rare and don’t slice. You will want to cut the steak while it’s cold so that you can slice the steak extra thin.  I suggest cooking the steak rare is so that when you reheat on the griddle the steak does not overcook.
If you choose to cook the flat iron steak right before assembling the sliders, and it’s still warm, you will not need to reheat the steak on the griddle.
Check out this guide on how to cook a perfect flat iron steak in cast iron.
 
**Not a blue cheese fan? Substitute with provolone or brie cheese…yummm.
 
**I used creamy horseradish for this recipe which is not as strong as regular horseradish. If you use the jarred horseradish, reduce the amount by half when adding to the mayo. Taste and add more if needed.
 
**Substitute the tomato onion jam for balsamic glaze if desired.
 
** Using a griddle makes it easier and faster to cook multiple sliders at the same time.  It's optional but very efficient if cooking for a crowd.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliderCalories: 262kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 284mgPotassium: 84mgFiber: 2gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 180IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 101mgIron: 1mg
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Comments

  1. Tamie Bovais

    September 19, 2021 at 1:32 pm

    5 stars
    Absolutely brilliant!! That’s all my husband could say when he finished his sliders!! I used leftover ribeyes from last night and had to sub red pepper jelly for the onion jam and it was amazing!! Thank you for this wonderful recipe!!!

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    • Suzie J.

      September 20, 2021 at 7:12 am

      Awesome! Your version sounds amazing! Thank you for the wonderful feedback. I'm so glad you and your husband enjoyed the sliders! 🙂 Suzie

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