Why You’ll Love It:
✔️ Quick & Easy – 20-minute meal
✔️ Restaurant-quality flavor at home
✔️ Perfect for pairing with potatoes, rice, or veggies
✔️ Only a handful of ingredients
🧾 Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs sirloin steak, ribeye, or New York strip, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Optional: crushed red pepper or a squeeze of lemon juice for extra flavor
👩🍳 Instructions
🔥 Step 1: Prep the Steak
- Pat steak cubes dry with paper towels (very important for a good sear).
- Season generously with salt and pepper.
🔥 Step 2: Sear the Steak Bites
- Heat olive oil in a large cast iron skillet or heavy pan over high heat.
- Add steak bites in a single layer, not overcrowding the pan (do it in batches if needed).
- Sear for 2–3 minutes per side or until a golden-brown crust forms. Remove and set aside.
🧄 Step 3: Make the Garlic Butter
- Lower the heat to medium and add butter to the skillet.
- Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, just until fragrant (don’t burn it!).
🔁 Step 4: Combine & Finish
- Return the steak bites to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic butter.
- Cook for 1–2 more minutes, then remove from heat.
✨ Step 5: Garnish & Serve
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley (and optional chili flakes or lemon juice).
- Serve hot with your favorite side dish!
🥔 Serving Ideas:
- Over mashed potatoes, garlic rice, or pasta
- Alongside roasted veggies, sautéed mushrooms, or a fresh salad
- As a toothpick appetizer for parties
❄️ Storage & Reheating:
- Fridge: Store in an airtight container up to 3 days
- Reheat: Quickly warm in a skillet to avoid overcooking
- Freeze: Not recommended for best texture, but possible
❓ FAQs
Can I use a different cut of steak?
Yes! Sirloin is budget-friendly, but tenderloin, ribeye, or NY strip work beautifully.
How do I get a perfect sear?
➡️ Dry the steak
➡️ Use a hot pan
➡️ Don’t overcrowd the skillet
➡️ Leave them untouched for a few minutes per side
Can I add other flavors?
Absolutely! Try thyme, rosemary, or smoked paprika in the butter.
💡 Final Thoughts
These Garlic Butter Steak Bites are juicy, tender, and loaded with bold, buttery garlic flavor — a simple yet impressive dish you’ll want to make again and again. 🥩🧄
Want to pair it with garlic butter potatoes or turn it into a rice bowl next? Let me know!