Garlic Butter Steak Bites (Printer-friendly)

Tender steak bites with sautéed mushrooms in a rich garlic butter sauce, ready in under 30 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Steak & Marinade

01 - 1 1/2 lbs sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp kosher salt
04 - 1/2 tsp black pepper

→ Mushrooms

05 - 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms, quartered
06 - 1 tbsp olive oil
07 - 1/4 tsp salt
08 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Garlic Butter Sauce

09 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter
10 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
11 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
12 - 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
13 - 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

# Directions:

01 - Pat steak cubes dry with paper towels. Toss in a bowl with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper until evenly coated. Set aside at room temperature while preparing other ingredients.
02 - Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add quartered mushrooms, season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Sauté for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and tender. Transfer to a plate and reserve.
03 - Increase heat to high. Add steak cubes in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Sear for 2-3 minutes, turning frequently to brown all sides. Cook until desired doneness is reached.
04 - Reduce heat to medium. Push steak to one side of the skillet. Add butter and minced garlic to the empty space. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant, then stir into the steak to combine.
05 - Return sautéed mushrooms to the pan. Add fresh parsley, thyme leaves, and red pepper flakes. Toss everything together for 1-2 minutes until evenly coated in the garlic butter sauce and heated through. Remove from heat immediately.
06 - Transfer to a serving platter or individual plates. Garnish with additional fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one skillet so cleanup is practically nonexistent
  • The steak comes out restaurant tender even if you arent a cooking pro
  • That garlic butter sauce makes everything taste like a special occasion
02 -
  • Dry the steak thoroughly with paper towels or it will steam instead of sear
  • Do not overcrowd the pan or the temperature will drop and you will lose that beautiful crust
  • Let the pan get properly hot before adding any ingredients
03 -
  • Room temperature steak sears more evenly so take it out 20 minutes before cooking
  • Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to cut through the richness
  • Double the garlic butter sauce and serve crusty bread on the side

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