Description
Garlic Butter Steak Bites are a quick and indulgent dinner option featuring tender bite-sized pieces of steak cooked to perfection and coated in a rich, buttery garlic sauce. Ready in under 20 minutes, this recipe delivers bold, savory flavors with minimal ingredients, perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak
- 1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into 1-inch bite-sized cubes
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
Instructions
- Prep Your Steak: Trim any excess fat from the steak and cut into roughly one-inch pieces. Pat the pieces dry with paper towels to remove moisture for a better sear. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Sear the Steak: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the steak bites in a single layer and sear without moving for 2-3 minutes to develop a caramelized crust. Flip to brown the other sides, ensuring each bite is evenly cooked and golden brown.
- Add Garlic and Butter: Reduce heat to medium and push the steak bites to one side of the pan. Add butter and minced garlic into the empty side, stirring frequently so the garlic does not burn but infuses the butter. Once melted and bubbly, toss the steak bites in the garlic butter to coat thoroughly.
- Finish with Parsley: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the coated steak bites and stir to evenly distribute. This adds brightness and color, making the dish visually appealing and flavorful.
Notes
- Use room temperature steak for even cooking by resting out of the fridge for 20 minutes before cooking.
- Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary to maintain a hot pan and perfect sear.
- Use fresh garlic instead of pre-minced for the best aroma and flavor.
- Maintain medium-high heat to prevent butter from burning while achieving a great sear.
- Allow steak bites to rest a few minutes off heat to lock in juices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
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