Garlic Butter Steak Bites (Printable)

Juicy steak cubes seared and coated in a luscious garlic butter sauce, perfect for any occasion.

# What You Need:

→ Steak

01 - 1.5 pounds sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
03 - 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Garlic Butter Sauce

04 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
05 - 5 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
07 - 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
08 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

# How-To:

01 - Pat steak cubes dry using paper towels, then season evenly with kosher salt and black pepper.
02 - Warm olive oil in a large skillet or grill pan over high heat until shimmering.
03 - Place steak cubes in a single layer; sear for 1 to 2 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with foil.
04 - Reduce heat to medium, melt butter in the same pan, then add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds while stirring, until fragrant without browning.
05 - Return steak bites and any juices to the pan; toss to coat in garlic butter and cook for 1 additional minute.
06 - Remove from heat, sprinkle with fresh parsley and optional red pepper flakes, then serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Tender juicy steak bites
  • Luscious garlic butter sauce
02 -
  • Use ribeye or New York strip steak for extra flavor
  • Try adding a squeeze of lemon juice or dash of Worcestershire sauce to the garlic butter
03 -
  • Pat steak dry to get a better sear
  • Cook steak in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan
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