Easy and Quick Garlic Butter Steak Bites Recipe

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 Garlic Butter Steak Bites are the ultimate way to enjoy a steakhouse-quality dinner on a busy weeknight. By cutting the meat into bite-sized pieces before cooking, you maximize the surface area for a beautifully caramelized, savory crust while keeping the inside perfectly tender and juicy. Seared hard and fast, then tossed in a rich, bubbling garlic herb butter right at the end, this dish goes from the fridge to your plate in less than 15 minutes. 

Ingredients

The Steak:

  • 1 ¼ lbs steak (sirloin, New York strip, or ribeye work best), cut into 1-inch cubes

  • 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil (an oil with a high smoke point)

  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

The Garlic Herb Butter:

  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter

  • 4 cloves garlic, finely minced

  • 1 tsp fresh thyme or rosemary, finely chopped (optional, but highly recommended)

  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1.Dry and Season the Steak:Moisture is the enemy of a good sear..

Pat the cubed steak bites completely dry with paper towels. Toss the dried steak in a bowl with the olive oil, ensuring every piece is coated. Season generously with kosher salt and black pepper just before they go into the pan.

2.Get the Pan Smoking Hot:Cast iron works best for developing a crust..

Heat a large skillet over high heat until it is smoking hot. Do not add the butter yet, as it will instantly burn at this temperature.

3.Sear the Steak Bites:Cook in batches if your pan isn't large enough..

Add the steak bites to the hot skillet in a single layer, making sure they aren't touching. Let them sear completely untouched for 2 minutes to develop a deep, brown crust. Toss or flip the bites and cook for another 1–2 minutes until browned on all sides.

4.Make the Garlic Butter:Watch closely so the garlic doesn't burn..

Immediately reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the butter, minced garlic, and chopped thyme (or rosemary) directly to the skillet with the steak.

5.Baste and Finish:

Stir continuously for about 30 to 60 seconds as the butter melts and the garlic becomes fragrant. Toss the steak bites so they are thoroughly coated in the foaming garlic butter, then immediately remove the skillet from the heat so the steak doesn't overcook.

6.Garnish and Serve:

Transfer the steak bites to a serving plate, spooning the remaining garlic butter from the pan over the top. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.

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