Garlic Butter Steak Bites
These Garlic Butter Steak Bites are seared until golden and tossed in garlic butter! Ready in 15 minutes!
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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds sirloin steak cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cut 1 1/2 pounds sirloin steak into bite-sized pieces. Pat them very dry with paper towels.
- Heat a large skillet (cast iron works great) over high heat. Add 1 Tablespoon olive oil and let it get very hot.
- Season steak pieces generously with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
- Add steak to the hot pan in a single layer. Don't stir! Let it cook undisturbed for at least 2 minutes to get a good sear.
- Flip the steak pieces and cook for another 2 minutes until golden brown. If your pan isn't big enough, work in batches so the steak isn't crowded.
- Remove steak from the pan and set on a plate.
- Turn heat down to medium. Add 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter to the same pan.
- Once butter is melted, add 4 cloves garlic, minced and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly, just until garlic becomes fragrant. Don't let the garlic burn.
- Pour the garlic butter over the steak bites and toss to coat.
- Garnish with 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional) and serve immediately.
Notes
- Pat steak dry before cooking for the best sear.
- Make sure your pan is very hot before adding the steak.
- Don't stir the steak for the first 2 minutes - let it develop a crust.
- Cook garlic after the steak to prevent burning.
- Don't crowd the pan - cook in batches if needed.
- Strip steak, ribeye, or tenderloin can be used instead of sirloin.