Description
A quick and flavorful Garlic Butter Steak Bites recipe featuring tender sirloin steak pieces seared to perfection and coated in a rich, garlicky butter sauce. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or appetizer.
Ingredients
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Steak Bites
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ pounds sirloin steak (or strip steak, tenderloin, or ribeye), cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Sear Steak: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Pat the steak bites dry thoroughly using paper towels to ensure proper searing and season them evenly with salt and black pepper.
- Cook Steak Bites: Add the steak pieces to the hot skillet and let cook undisturbed for 2 minutes to develop a golden brown sear. Then, stir gently and cook for an additional 2 minutes or until the steak bites are cooked to your preferred doneness. Avoid overcrowding by working in batches if necessary.
- Make Garlic Butter: Remove the cooked steak bites from the skillet and place them on a plate. Reduce the skillet heat to medium and add the unsalted butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant and aromatic.
- Combine and Serve: Pour the sizzling garlic butter sauce back over the steak bites and toss to coat evenly. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately while hot for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Patting the steak dry before cooking is essential for achieving a good sear.
- Work in batches when cooking steak bites to avoid steaming and overcrowding the pan.
- Adjust red pepper flakes quantity based on your heat preference.
- This recipe works best with sirloin, but can be made with strip steak, tenderloin, or ribeye.
- Serve with a side of vegetables, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up the garlic butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
