Description
Garlic Butter Steak Bites are a quick and delicious dinner recipe featuring tender steak pieces seared to perfection and coated in a rich, buttery garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this dish delivers gourmet flavor with minimal effort and pairs well with a variety of sides for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak
- 1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley or thyme, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Your Steak: Start by cutting your steak into evenly sized bite-sized pieces. Pat them dry with paper towels—this step is key to achieving a nice sear and preventing steaming in the pan.
- Season the Steak: Generously season the steak bites with salt and pepper, making sure every piece is well coated. This simple seasoning helps enhance the beef’s natural flavor.
- Sear the Steak Bites: Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a skillet until shimmering. Add the steak pieces, cooking them in batches if necessary to avoid crowding, allowing them to develop a golden-brown crust on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side for medium doneness.
- Add Garlic and Butter: Once the steak bites are nearly cooked through, add butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Stir continuously to coat each piece, letting the garlic infuse the butter as it melts and slightly browns for that irresistible aroma.
- Finish with Fresh Herbs: Toss in fresh parsley or your choice of herbs, stirring briefly to combine. Remove the steak bites from heat and transfer to a serving dish immediately to preserve juiciness.
Notes
- Pat Steak Dry: Dry steak ensures better browning and prevents steaming during cooking.
- Avoid Overcrowding: Cook steak bites in batches for an even sear and to keep them tender.
- Use Fresh Garlic: Fresh minced garlic delivers the best flavor compared to powdered or jarred.
- Rest Briefly: Let the cooked steak bites rest for a couple of minutes to lock in juices before serving.
- Don’t Skip Butter: Butter enhances flavor and provides the signature silky sauce coating.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: garlic butter steak bites, quick steak recipe, steak appetizer, easy dinner, garlic butter sauce, gluten free steak bites
