Garlic Butter Steak Bites
Garlic Butter Steak Bites are a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender, seared steak cubes coated in a rich garlic butter sauce with fresh herbs and a hint of lemon. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining, this recipe is ready in under 30 minutes.
Equipment
- large skillet for searing steak
- tongs for turning steak
- cutting board
- knife
- paper towels for drying steak
Ingredients
- 1 lb sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (optional)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Pat the steak cubes dry with paper towels and season with salt, black pepper, paprika, and red pepper flakes.
- Heat a large skillet over high heat and add olive oil until very hot.
- Add steak in a single layer and sear for 2–3 minutes per side until browned. Cook in batches if needed.
- Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium, add butter, and melt. Stir in minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add parsley, thyme, and lemon juice, stirring to combine.
- Return steak bites to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Cook for 1–2 minutes more to heat through and blend flavors.
- Remove from heat, garnish with parsley if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
Use high heat for the best sear and avoid overcrowding the pan. Fresh garlic and herbs provide the best flavor. You can substitute butter with olive oil for a lighter version or adjust red pepper flakes for heat preference.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 28gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 450mgVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2.5mg
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