Description
Garlic Butter Steak Bites are tender, juicy pieces of steak seared to perfection and tossed in a rich, flavorful garlic butter sauce. Ready in under 20 minutes, this easy recipe is perfect as an appetizer, main course, or protein-packed snack. It features simple ingredients like steak, fresh garlic, butter, and parsley, creating a savory and buttery dish that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb steak cubes (sirloin or ribeye preferred), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Steak: Cut your chosen steak into uniform bite-sized cubes, ensuring each piece is roughly the same size for even cooking. Pat the steak dry with paper towels, then season generously with salt and pepper to enhance the natural flavor.
- Sear the Steak Bites: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add the steak cubes in a single layer and sear without moving them for about 2-3 minutes until a golden crust forms. Flip to sear the other side for another 2 minutes to lock in the juiciness.
- Add Garlic and Butter: Reduce heat to medium and push the steak to one side of the pan. Add butter and fresh minced garlic on the empty side, stirring until the butter melts and the garlic becomes fragrant without burning, about 1 minute.
- Toss Steak in Garlic Butter: Mix the garlic butter with the steak bites, making sure every piece is coated. Cook together for an additional minute to blend the flavors perfectly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the steak bites for color and freshness, and serve immediately while hot and juicy.
Notes
- Use high heat to sear for a flavorful crust that seals in juices.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan—cook in batches if necessary to avoid steaming.
- Pat the steak dry before cooking to ensure better browning.
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor and aroma.
- Allow the steak bites to rest a couple of minutes off heat to redistribute juices.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil or vegan butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Searing/Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0.2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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