These garlic butter steak bites are juicy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection in a rich garlic butter sauce. They make an easy, protein-packed meal, perfect for serving with mashed potatoes, rice, or a side of roasted vegetables.
Recipe Overview
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Calories: ~400 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Steak
Pat the steak cubes dry with a paper towel to ensure a good sear. Season with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Toss to coat evenly.
2. Sear the Steak
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak bites in a single layer, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Sear for about 2 minutes per side until golden brown. Cook in batches if necessary. Remove steak bites from the pan and set aside.
3. Make the Garlic Butter Sauce
Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add butter to the same pan and let it melt. Stir in the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Coat the Steak Bites
Return the cooked steak bites to the pan and toss them in the garlic butter sauce, cooking for another minute to absorb the flavors.
5. Serve and Enjoy
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately with your favorite side dishes.
Serving Suggestions
- Pair with roasted potatoes, mashed potatoes, or garlic butter rice
- Serve with steamed or roasted vegetables like asparagus, broccoli, or green beans
- Add a side of crusty bread to soak up the extra garlic butter sauce
Tips for Perfect Steak Bites
- Use a well-marbled steak like sirloin, ribeye, or filet mignon for the best tenderness and flavor
- Let the steak come to room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking to ensure even searing
- Don’t overcrowd the pan—cook in batches for the perfect crust on each piece
- Adjust garlic and spice levels to your taste preference
These garlic butter steak bites are an easy yet elegant dish, full of bold, buttery flavors that make every bite irresistible.
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Garlic Butter Steak Bites
- Total Time: 20 minutes
Description
These garlic butter steak bites are juicy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection in a rich garlic butter sauce. They make an easy, protein-packed meal, perfect for serving with mashed potatoes, rice, or a side of roasted vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Steak
Pat the steak cubes dry with a paper towel to ensure a good sear. Season with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Toss to coat evenly.
2. Sear the Steak
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak bites in a single layer, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Sear for about 2 minutes per side until golden brown. Cook in batches if necessary. Remove steak bites from the pan and set aside.
3. Make the Garlic Butter Sauce
Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add butter to the same pan and let it melt. Stir in the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Coat the Steak Bites
Return the cooked steak bites to the pan and toss them in the garlic butter sauce, cooking for another minute to absorb the flavors.
5. Serve and Enjoy
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately with your favorite side dishes.
Serving Suggestions
- Pair with roasted potatoes, mashed potatoes, or garlic butter rice
- Serve with steamed or roasted vegetables like asparagus, broccoli, or green beans
- Add a side of crusty bread to soak up the extra garlic butter sauce
Notes
- Use a well-marbled steak like sirloin, ribeye, or filet mignon for the best tenderness and flavor
- Let the steak come to room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking to ensure even searing
- Don’t overcrowd the pan—cook in batches for the perfect crust on each piece
- Adjust garlic and spice levels to your taste preference
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: ~400 per serving