Garlic Butter Steak Bites (Printable)

Tender steak cubes seared and coated in rich garlic butter sauce

# What You'll Need:

→ Steak

01 - 1.5 lbs sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 1 tsp kosher salt
03 - ½ tsp black pepper
04 - ½ tsp smoked paprika

→ Garlic Butter Sauce

05 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter
06 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
08 - 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
09 - 1 tbsp olive oil

# How-To Steps:

01 - Pat steak cubes dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Season evenly with kosher salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika, ensuring all sides are coated.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking. The pan should be hot enough to create an immediate sizzle when meat touches the surface.
03 - Add seasoned steak cubes in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Sear undisturbed for 1-2 minutes to develop a caramelized crust. Flip each piece and cook an additional 1-2 minutes until browned and desired doneness is reached. Transfer to a plate and tent loosely with foil to rest.
04 - Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the same skillet, allowing it to melt completely. Add minced garlic and sauté for approximately 30 seconds until fragrant and lightly golden, being careful not to burn.
05 - Return rested steak bites to the skillet. Toss vigorously to coat evenly in the garlic butter sauce. Cook for 1 minute to meld flavors. Remove from heat immediately, sprinkle with fresh parsley and thyme, and serve while hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Ready in 15 minutes but tastes like a restaurant spent hours on it
  • That garlic butter sauce makes everything better and nobody can resist it
02 -
  • Crowding the pan steams the meat instead of searing it. Work in batches if your skillet isnt big enough.
  • The butter burns fast over high heat. Drop the temperature to medium before making your sauce.
03 -
  • Let the seasoned steak sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before cooking for more even results
  • A squeeze of fresh lemon juice right before serving cuts through the richness beautifully

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