Description
Savor tender Garlic Butter Steak Bites infused with rich garlic and fresh herbs—ready in under 20 minutes, this quick and flavorful dish features juicy seared steak pieces coated in a luscious garlic butter sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, these steak bites bring gourmet flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak and Seasonings
- 1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil, for searing
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, freshly minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or thyme, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Steak: Cut your steak into uniform bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking. Pat them dry with a paper towel to achieve a perfect sear.
- Heat the Pan: Warm a heavy skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. When the oil is shimmering, it’s ready for the steak.
- Sear the Steak Bites: Place the steak bites in the hot pan without overcrowding. Let them sear undisturbed for 2-3 minutes until a rich brown crust forms, then flip and cook the other side briefly.
- Add Garlic and Butter: Reduce heat to medium, add butter and freshly minced garlic to the pan. Stir constantly as the butter melts, coating the steak bites and infusing them with garlic flavor.
- Finish with Fresh Herbs: Just before removing from heat, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley or your preferred herb over the steak bites. Toss everything to combine and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use well-marbled steak cuts for juicier, more flavorful bites.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if needed to ensure even searing.
- Pat steak dry before cooking to achieve a beautifully browned crust.
- Adjust heat properly: high heat seals juices, but reduce slightly when adding butter and garlic to avoid burning.
- Use fresh garlic and herbs for the best taste and aroma.
- Leftovers store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freezing is possible for up to 2 months; thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating gently in a skillet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz steak bites
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0.2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg