Garlic Butter Steak Bites (Printer-friendly)
Seared sirloin cubes tossed in fragrant garlic butter, ready in 20 minutes for a fast, flavorful main.
# 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 (optional)
→ For Serving
09 - Flaky sea salt (optional)
10 - Extra chopped parsley (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Pat the sirloin cubes dry with paper towels. Season evenly with kosher salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
02 - Heat a large skillet or cast-iron pan over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter; once melted and foaming, add half the steak cubes in a single layer. Sear for 1 to 2 minutes per side until browned and just cooked through. Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining steak, adding a little oil if needed.
03 - Reduce heat to medium-low. Add remaining 2 tablespoons unsalted butter and minced garlic to the pan. Cook, stirring, for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Return all steak bites to the pan; toss gently to coat with garlic butter. Stir in chopped fresh parsley and thyme, if using.
05 - Serve immediately, garnished with flaky sea salt and extra parsley, if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It’s the secret weapon for when you want restaurant flavor without a fuss or big clean up.
- Bite-sized steak is fun for sharing but also completely satisfying when you just want comfort food in minutes.
02 -
- If the pan isn’t hot enough, you’ll never get that caramelized crust—patience here pays off.
- Fresh garlic burns in a flash; taking the heat down before adding helps avoid a bitter sauce.
03 -
- Let steak rest at room temp before cooking for max juiciness.
- That urge to stir? Resist! A hands-off approach for the first minute guarantees that golden crust.