Garlic Butter Steak Bites (Printer-friendly)
Tender seared steak cubes in garlic butter and parsley, ready in about 20 minutes for an easy main or appetizer.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 pound sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
→ Seasonings
02 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
04 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
→ Garlic Butter Sauce
05 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
06 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
08 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
→ For Serving
09 - Flaky sea salt
10 - Extra chopped parsley
# How to Prepare:
01 - Pat steak cubes dry with paper towels. Season evenly with kosher salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
02 - Preheat a large skillet or cast-iron pan over high heat. Melt 1 tablespoon butter; add half the steak in a single layer. Sear 1–2 minutes per side until browned and just cooked through. Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining steak, adding a small amount of oil if necessary.
03 - Lower heat to medium-low. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter and minced garlic to the pan. Stir for 30 seconds, allowing garlic to become fragrant.
04 - Return all steak bites to the pan and gently toss to coat in the garlic butter. Stir in chopped parsley and thyme leaves.
05 - Serve immediately, garnished with flaky sea salt and extra parsley if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The golden crust and garlicky butter will make you feel like a steakhouse pro without leaving home.
- You can serve it as dinner or share as finger food, and it’ll vanish before you know it.
02 -
- If you crowd the pan, you’ll steam the steak instead of browning it.
- I used to worry about overcooking, but a blazing hot pan and fast timing keep the centers perfectly tender.
03 -
- Always dry your steak well—moisture is the enemy of a good sear.
- Finish with a pinch of flaky salt just before eating for maximum flavor punch.