Garlic Butter Steak Bites (Printable)
Tender steak cubes seared and coated in a rich garlic butter with fresh parsley and a hint of spice.
# What's Needed:
→ Steak
01 - 1.5 pounds sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 1 teaspoon salt
03 - 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Garlic Butter Sauce
05 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
06 - 5 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
08 - 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
→ Garnish
09 - Additional chopped parsley for serving
10 - Lemon wedges (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Pat steak cubes dry with paper towels. Evenly season with salt and black pepper.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large heavy skillet over high heat until shimmering.
03 - Add steak cubes in a single layer; sear without stirring for 2 minutes. Flip and cook 1 to 2 more minutes until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
04 - Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to skillet. Once melted, stir in minced garlic and red pepper flakes if using. Sauté 30 to 45 seconds until fragrant.
05 - Return steak bites to skillet; toss to coat in garlic butter. Cook 1 minute. Sprinkle with parsley and toss again.
06 - Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley and lemon wedges if desired.
# Tips for Success:
01 -
- It feels like sharing a delicious secret that’s both simple and impressively tasty
- The garlic butter sauce turns every bite into a rich, cozy moment that quickly became a go-to
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- Patting the steak dry before searing is absolutely essential to get that caramelized crust instead of steam.
- Using the same skillet for the garlic butter sauce without cleaning it up preserves all those wonderful browned bits that pack flavor.
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- Always give your skillet a good preheat so the steak sizzles on contact and forms that coveted crust.
- The secret to rich flavor is in sautéing garlic just until fragrant—overcooked garlic turns bitter and ruins the sauce.