Description
Savor tender and juicy Garlic Butter Steak Bites made quickly and easily. Perfectly seared steak cubes coated in a rich, buttery garlic sauce, delivering restaurant-quality flavor for a main dish or appetizer in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak
- 1 lb sirloin, ribeye, or filet mignon, cut into bite-sized cubes
Sauce & Seasonings
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley or thyme, chopped
- 1 tsp lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Steak: Cut your choice of steak into uniform bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and tenderness. Pat the steak pieces dry with paper towels to promote a beautiful sear.
- Season the Steak: Sprinkle salt and freshly ground black pepper evenly over all the steak bites to enhance the natural beef flavor.
- Sear the Steak Bites: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak bites in a single layer without crowding the pan. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side until a golden crust forms. Remove steak from the pan and set aside.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: Reduce heat to medium. In the same skillet, add 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter and the minced garlic. Stir constantly to prevent burning and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Combine Steak and Sauce: Return the steak bites to the skillet and toss them in the garlic butter sauce until fully coated. Cook together for an additional minute to meld flavors.
- Add Fresh Herbs and Finish: Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in chopped fresh parsley or your chosen herbs. If desired, add a squeeze of lemon juice to brighten the dish. Serve immediately while hot and buttery.
Notes
- Pat steak dry before cooking to ensure a crispy crust.
- Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary for proper browning.
- Use unsalted butter for better seasoning control and richer flavor.
- Always use fresh minced garlic for the best aromatic flavor.
- Rest steak bites briefly after cooking to retain juiciness and tenderness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Stovetop Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg