garlic butter steak bites
Learn how to make garlic butter steak bites - juicy, tender and ready in just 15 minutes!
Ingredients
For the Steak:
- 1½ pounds sirloin steak cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika optional
For the Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice optional
Instructions
- Pat the steak cubes dry with paper towels. This ensures proper searing.
- In a bowl, toss steak with olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika (if using) until evenly coated.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet or heavy pan over high heat until very hot, about 2 minutes.
- Add steak bites to the hot pan in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
- Sear for 45 seconds to 1 minute per side without moving them too much, until browned on all sides and cooked to desired doneness.
- Transfer seared steak bites to a clean plate and reduce heat to medium-low.
- Add butter to the same pan and allow it to melt.
- Once butter is melted, add minced garlic and cook for 30-60 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Stir in thyme and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Return the steak bites to the pan along with any accumulated juices. Toss to coat evenly in the garlic butter sauce.
- If using, add lemon juice and toss again.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving, based on 4 servings)
- Calories: 312 per serving (when serving 4)
- Total Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
- Sodium: 385mg
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Sugars: 0.2g
- Protein: 24g
- Vitamin D: 0.2mcg
- Calcium: 25mg
- Iron: 3mg
- Potassium: 450mg