Garlic Butter Steak Bites (Printable)

Tender steak bites seared and coated in rich garlic butter sauce. Ready in 15 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Steak

01 - 1.5 lbs sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 1 tsp kosher salt
03 - ½ tsp black pepper
04 - ½ tsp smoked paprika

→ Garlic Butter Sauce

05 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter
06 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
08 - 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
09 - 1 tbsp olive oil

# How-To Steps:

01 - Pat steak cubes dry with paper towels. Season evenly with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
03 - Add steak in a single layer, cooking in batches if needed. Sear undisturbed for 1-2 minutes, then flip and cook 1-2 more minutes until browned and desired doneness is reached. Transfer to a plate and tent loosely with foil.
04 - Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
05 - Return steak bites to the pan, toss to coat in garlic butter, and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat, sprinkle with parsley and thyme, and serve immediately.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • Ready in 15 minutes but tastes like something from a steakhouse
  • The garlic butter sauce turns simple steak into something extraordinary
02 -
  • Do not crowd your pan or the steak will steam instead of sear, work in batches if needed
  • Letting the oil get properly hot before adding steak makes all the difference in getting that restaurant quality crust
03 -
  • Let the steak come to room temperature for about 20 minutes before cooking for more even cooking
  • A squeeze of fresh lemon right before serving brightens the entire dish

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