Garlic Butter Steak Bites (Print Version)
Tender seared steak cubes tossed in garlicky butter, ready in 20 minutes. Great low-carb main or appetizer for sharing.
# What You Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 pound sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
→ Seasonings
02 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
04 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
→ Garlic Butter Sauce
05 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
06 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
08 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
→ For Serving
09 - Flaky sea salt
10 - Extra chopped parsley
# How-To Steps:
01 - Pat steak cubes dry with paper towels. Season evenly with kosher salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
02 - Preheat a large skillet or cast-iron pan over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon unsalted butter. Once melted and foaming, arrange half the steak cubes in a single layer. Sear for 1 to 2 minutes per side until browned and just cooked through. Transfer steak to a plate and repeat with the remaining steak, adding a small amount of oil if necessary.
03 - Lower the heat to medium-low. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and minced garlic to the pan. Stir and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Return all steak bites to the pan. Gently toss in the garlic butter until evenly coated. Stir in the chopped parsley and thyme if using.
05 - Transfer steak bites to a serving platter. Garnish with flaky sea salt and extra parsley as desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It’s dangerously simple and feels a little more special than a regular steak dinner.
- The buttery garlic sauce clings to each piece so well that every bite is pure flavor.
02 -
- If you crowd the pan, you’ll end up steaming the beef and missing out on that crucial sear.
- I learned late that really patting the steak dry is the secret to getting restaurant-style browning.
03 -
- A hefty skillet holds its heat best and encourages proper searing.
- The real secret: patience—give that crust time, and the garlic just a little, never too much, or it burns.