Description
Garlic Butter Steak Bites are a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender, seared sirloin or ribeye steak cubes tossed in a rich, garlicky butter sauce with hints of Worcestershire and fresh parsley. Perfect as an appetizer or main, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality steak bites in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Steak Bites:
- 1 lb sirloin steak (or ribeye), cut into bite-sized cubes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Optional: red pepper flakes, to taste
Instructions
- Cut the Steak: Cut 1 lb of sirloin or ribeye steak into approximately 1-inch bite-sized cubes, ensuring uniform size for even cooking.
- Season: Generously season the steak cubes with salt and pepper on all sides to enhance the natural beef flavor.
- Heat Oil: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and hot.
- Cook the Steak: Add the steak cubes in a single layer to avoid overcrowding, then sear for 2-3 minutes per side until browned and cooked to your preferred doneness (medium-rare at 130°F/54°C recommended).
- Remove Steak: Transfer the cooked steak bites onto a plate and set aside to rest briefly.
- Melt Butter: Reduce the skillet heat to medium, then add 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter to melt.
- Add Garlic: Once the butter is melted, stir in the 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, careful not to let the garlic burn.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley, and red pepper flakes if using, to build layers of flavor.
- Return Steak to Skillet: Toss the cooked steak bites back into the skillet, coating them thoroughly with the garlic butter sauce.
- Serve: Remove from heat immediately and serve hot, garnished with additional fresh parsley if desired for brightness.
Notes
- Use a cast iron or heavy-bottomed skillet for the best sear on the steak bites.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure proper browning instead of steaming.
- For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes to the garlic butter sauce, or omit if sensitive to heat.
- Resting the cooked steak briefly off the heat helps retain juiciness.
- Serve with crusty bread, mashed potatoes, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
