Description
These garlic butter steak bites are tender, juicy, and ready in under 30 minutes! They make a perfect quick dinner or appetizer, featuring seared steak cubes coated in a rich garlic butter sauce with shallots and fresh parsley for a flavorful dish that’s easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Steak Bites
- 1 ½ pounds steak (ribeye, sirloin, or filet mignon), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium shallot, finely diced (about ¼ cup)
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley (or other fresh tender herbs like oregano or thyme)
Instructions
- Season the steak: Pat the cubed steak dry with a paper towel to ensure a good sear. Season all sides evenly with kosher salt, ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes for a balanced spicy flavor.
- Sear the steak: Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Add the olive oil and wait until it shimmers. Place the steak bites in a single layer in the pan and sear each side for 1 to 2 minutes until nicely browned. Remove the browned steak bites to a plate and set aside.
- Make the garlic butter sauce: Lower the heat to medium-low. Add the butter, finely diced shallot, and minced garlic to the pan. Sauté for about 1 minute until the shallot is translucent and the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
- Finish the steak bites: Return the steak bites to the pan and stir well to coat them thoroughly with the garlic butter sauce. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the finely chopped fresh parsley to add a fresh herbal note.
Notes
- Patting the steak dry before seasoning is key for a proper sear and crust.
- Use a heavy-bottomed skillet like cast iron for best heat retention and browning.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan while searing; cook in batches if needed to maintain heat.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.
- Fresh herbs can be substituted with oregano or thyme for variation.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
