Garlic Butter Steak Bites (Printable)

Tender steak bites seared and coated in aromatic garlic-herb butter, perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests.

# What You Need:

→ Steak

01 - 1 ½ lbs sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 1 tsp kosher salt
03 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Garlic Butter

04 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter
05 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
07 - 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
08 - 1 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
09 - 1 tbsp olive oil

→ Garnish

10 - Additional chopped herbs
11 - Lemon wedges

# Directions:

01 - Pat the steak cubes dry with paper towels. Season with salt and black pepper.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add steak cubes in a single layer (work in batches if necessary). Sear for 2 minutes on each side until browned and cooked to desired doneness. Transfer steak bites to a plate and tent loosely with foil.
03 - Reduce heat to medium. In the same skillet, add butter. Once melted, stir in minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, and parsley. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Return steak bites and any accumulated juices to the skillet. Toss to coat in garlic-herb butter for 1 minute. Serve immediately, garnished with extra herbs and lemon wedges if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • These steak bites are essentially a steakhouse experience without the fuss, giving you those perfect crispy edges while maintaining a tender, pink center in each morsel.
  • The whole dish comes together in just 20 minutes, which has saved me countless times when unexpected dinner guests arrive or when my workday runs longer than planned.
02 -
  • Working in batches is non-negotiable, as I learned when I impatiently crowded the pan once and ended up with gray, steamed meat instead of beautifully seared bites.
  • The entire dish continues cooking from residual heat, so always err on the side of less time in the pan, especially if you prefer medium-rare to medium doneness.
03 -
  • Let your skillet heat for at least 3-5 minutes before adding oil to ensure it reaches the proper temperature for that coveted steakhouse sear that locks in juices.
  • Reserve a small pinch of fresh herbs to sprinkle over the finished dish right before serving, as this brightens both the flavor and visual appeal with minimal effort.

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