Garlic Butter Steak Bites (Printable)
Tender steak cubes seared and coated in rich garlic butter. Ready in 15 minutes for an easy weeknight meal or 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 Make It:
01 - Pat steak cubes dry with paper towels. Season thoroughly 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 to avoid overcrowding. Sear undisturbed for 1-2 minutes to develop a crust, then flip and cook 1-2 additional 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 and allow to melt. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
05 - Return steak bites to the pan, toss to coat evenly in garlic butter sauce, and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat, sprinkle with parsley and thyme, and serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The steak stays impossibly tender while developing this gorgeous crust that makes every bite feel like a restaurant treat
- From cutting board to plate in fifteen minutes flat, which means steak night can happen on the craziest weeknights
02 -
- Crowding the pan is the number one way to ruin the crust, so cook in two batches if your skillet looks too full
- Letting the pan get properly hot before adding the first batch is what creates that restaurant quality sear, so do not rush the heating step
03 -
- A splash of fresh lemon juice right at the end brightens everything and cuts through the butter richness
- Cast iron skillets create the absolute best crust, but any heavy bottomed pan will work beautifully