Garlic Butter Steak Bites (Printer-friendly)
Tender steak pieces tossed in a savory garlic butter sauce for a quick, flavorful dish.
# What You Need:
→ Steak
01 - 1.5 lbs sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 1 tsp salt
03 - 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
04 - 1 tbsp olive oil
→ Garlic Butter Sauce
05 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter
06 - 5 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
08 - 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
→ Garnish
09 - Additional chopped parsley, for serving
10 - Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Pat steak cubes dry with paper towels. Season evenly with salt and black pepper.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large heavy skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add steak cubes in a single layer and sear for 2 minutes without stirring. Flip and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until browned and just cooked through. Transfer steak bites to a plate and tent with foil.
03 - Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet and melt. Add minced garlic and optional red pepper flakes; sauté for 30 to 45 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly.
04 - Return steak bites to the skillet and toss to coat in garlic butter. Cook for 1 minute, then sprinkle with chopped parsley and toss again.
05 - Serve immediately garnished with additional parsley and lemon wedges if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It feels like sharing a secret when you get that perfectly seared crust on each bite.
- The rich garlic butter sauce adds depth and comfort that never fails to impress friends and family.
02 -
- Drying your steak cubes properly makes all the difference in achieving that gorgeous sear.
- Adding garlic only after lowering the heat prevents burning and ensures a mellow, sweet flavor.
03 -
- Don’t overcrowd the pan when searing to maintain high heat and prevent steaming.
- Let the butter brown slightly for a nutty flavor before adding garlic, but watch closely to avoid burning.