Description

Garlic Bread Steak Bites combine tender, juicy steak pieces with flavorful garlic butter and crispy toasted bread crumbs, delivering a quick, bold-flavored snack or meal in under 30 minutes. Perfect as a hearty appetizer or a satisfying dinner, this versatile recipe uses simple ingredients to create a comforting, savory delight with great texture contrast.

Ingredients

Scale

Steak Bites

1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Optional Italian herbs, to taste

Garlic Butter

4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
3 cloves garlic, finely minced

Garlic Bread Topping

1/2 cup fine or panko bread crumbs (use almond flour or gluten-free crumbs for gluten-free option)
2 tbsp unsalted butter or olive oil
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped

Additional Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil or butter (for searing)

Instructions

Prep the Steak: Cut the steak into bite-sized pieces to ensure quick and even cooking. Pat the pieces dry with paper towels to reduce moisture, which helps achieve a nice sear. Season generously with salt, black pepper, and optional Italian herbs.
Make the Garlic Butter: Melt butter in a small pan over medium heat, then add finely minced garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned to create a rich, aromatic garlic butter base.
Toast the Bread Crumbs: In a skillet, lightly toast the bread crumbs with butter or olive oil over medium heat until golden and crispy. Stir in Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley to form the garlic bread topping.
Cook the Steak Bites: Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak bites in a single layer and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until a rich brown crust forms while keeping the inside juicy. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
Combine Everything: Pour the garlic butter over the cooked steak bites. Sprinkle the toasted garlic bread crumbs evenly on top and gently toss to coat the steak bites thoroughly with the topping. Serve immediately while warm and fragrant.

Notes

Choose the Right Cut: Use tender cuts like sirloin or ribeye for juicy steak bites.
Don’t Overcrowd the Pan: Cook the steak bites in batches if necessary to allow a perfect sear and avoid steaming.
Fresh Garlic is Best: Use freshly minced garlic instead of garlic powder for robust flavor.
High Heat Searing: Sear over medium-high to high heat to lock in juices and create a flavorful crust.
Rest Before Serving: Allow steak bites to rest a few minutes to redistribute juices.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Appetizers
Method: Searing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Calories: 320
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 350mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 6g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 26g
Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: Garlic Bread Steak Bites, steak bites, garlic butter, appetizer, quick steak recipe, gluten-free steak bites