Garlic Butter Steak Bites (Printable Version)
Golden seared steak cubes tossed in rich garlic butter sauce. Ready in 15 minutes for an easy weeknight meal.
# What You Need:
→ Steak
01 - 1.5 lbs sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 1 tsp kosher salt
03 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
04 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
→ Garlic Butter Sauce
05 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter
06 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
08 - 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
09 - 1 tbsp olive oil
# How to Make It:
01 - Pat steak cubes dry with paper towels. Season evenly with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika on all sides.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and hot.
03 - Add steak cubes in a single layer without overcrowding (cook in batches if necessary). Sear undisturbed for 1-2 minutes until a deep brown crust forms, then flip and cook 1-2 additional minutes until desired doneness is reached. Transfer to a plate and tent loosely with foil.
04 - Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the same skillet and let melt. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
05 - Return steak bites to the pan and toss to coat thoroughly in garlic butter sauce. Cook for 1 minute to meld flavors. Remove from heat, sprinkle with fresh parsley and thyme, and serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Ready in 15 minutes flat when you need something impressive without the fuss
- Those crispy golden edges give way to impossibly tender centers
- The garlic butter sauce makes everything feel like a restaurant treat
02 -
- Overcrowding the pan is the fastest way to go from golden crust to steamed grey meat
- Letting the pan get properly hot before adding steak makes all the difference in texture
03 -
- Room temperature steak sears more evenly than cold from the fridge
- Clean the pan between batches if the fond gets too dark