Garlic Butter Steak Bites (Printable)
Tender steak cubes 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
# Method:
01 - Pat steak cubes dry with paper towels. Season thoroughly with kosher salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika, ensuring even coverage on all sides.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and slightly smoking.
03 - Add seasoned steak cubes in a single layer, cooking in batches if necessary to prevent overcrowding. Sear undisturbed for 1-2 minutes to develop a crust, then flip and cook an additional 1-2 minutes until browned and desired doneness is reached. Transfer to a plate and tent loosely with aluminum foil.
04 - Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the same skillet and allow to melt. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
05 - Return seared steak bites to the skillet. Toss vigorously to coat evenly in garlic butter sauce and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat immediately, sprinkle with fresh parsley and thyme, and serve hot.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- Faster than delivery and infinitely more satisfying, these come together in barely 15 minutes
- The garlic butter sauce creates this incredible richness that makes every bite feel indulgent
02 -
- Overcrowding the pan is the fastest way to ruin the crust, so resist the urge and cook in batches instead
- Garlic goes from fragrant to bitter in seconds, so watch it like a hawk once it hits the butter
03 -
- Let your steak sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before cooking for more even results
- A cast iron skillet holds heat beautifully and gives you the best sear