Description
This Garlic Butter Steak Bites recipe delivers tender, juicy pieces of sirloin steak seared to golden perfection and tossed in a fragrant garlic butter sauce with a mild kick from red pepper flakes. Ready in just 15 minutes, this skillet-cooked delight is perfect for a quick dinner or an impressive appetizer.
Ingredients
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Steak Bites
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ pounds sirloin steak (or strip steak, tenderloin, or ribeye), cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare and Sear Steak Bites: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Pat the steak pieces dry with paper towels to ensure a good sear. Season evenly with salt and black pepper. Add the steak bites to the hot skillet without overcrowding, cooking for 2 minutes without stirring to develop a brown crust. Stir and continue cooking for another 2 minutes until golden brown. If needed, cook in batches to prevent steaming.
- Make Garlic Butter Sauce: Transfer the steak bites to a plate and reduce the skillet heat to medium. Add unsalted butter to the skillet. Once melted, stir in minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for 30 seconds until the garlic becomes fragrant but not browned, infusing the butter with flavor.
- Toss and Garnish: Pour the garlic butter sauce over the cooked steak bites. Toss well to coat all pieces evenly with the flavorful sauce. Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley over the top for a burst of color and fresh herb flavor. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Patting the steak dry before seasoning helps achieve a better sear.
- Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure steaks brown instead of steam.
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor; avoid pre-minced bottled garlic if possible.
- If using ribeye or tenderloin, cooking times may slightly vary due to fat content.
- For less heat, reduce or omit the red pepper flakes.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
