Garlic Butter Steak Bites (Printable)
Tender steak bites seared and coated in rich garlic butter sauce. Ready in just 15 minutes for an easy weeknight dinner or impressive appetizer.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Steak
01 - 1.5 lbs sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 1 tsp kosher salt
03 - ½ tsp black pepper
04 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
→ Garlic Butter Sauce
05 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter
06 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
08 - 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
09 - 1 tbsp olive oil
# How to Prepare:
01 - Pat steak cubes dry with paper towels. Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika, ensuring even coverage on all sides.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking.
03 - Add steak in a single layer, cooking in batches if necessary. Sear undisturbed for 1–2 minutes until a golden crust forms, then flip and cook 1–2 more minutes until browned and desired doneness is reached. Transfer to a plate and tent loosely with foil.
04 - Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the same skillet. Once melted and foaming, add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
05 - Return steak bites to the pan, toss to coat evenly in garlic butter, and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat, sprinkle with parsley and thyme, and serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything cooks in one pan and dinner hits the table in fifteen minutes flat
- That restaurant style sear creates a crust that locks in all the juices
02 -
- Overcrowding the pan is the number one way to ruin the crust, so cook in two batches if necessary
- Let the pan get properly hot between batches or you will end up with gray, steamed meat
03 -
- Let the seasoned steak sit at room temperature for twenty minutes before cooking for more even results
- Finish with flaky sea salt right before serving for these amazing little salty bursts