Garlic Butter Steak Bites (Print View)
Seared sirloin cubes in garlic butter, finished with parsley and flaky sea salt. Ready in about 20 minutes.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 cloves garlic, 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 Make:
01 - Pat steak cubes dry with paper towels. Season evenly with kosher salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
02 - Heat a large skillet or cast-iron pan over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter. Once melted and foaming, add half the steak cubes in a single layer. Sear for 1 to 2 minutes per side until well browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining steak, adding a small amount of oil if necessary.
03 - Reduce heat to medium-low. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter and the minced garlic to the pan. Cook, stirring, for 30 seconds or until aromatic.
04 - Return all steak bites to the skillet. Toss gently to coat thoroughly in garlic butter sauce. Stir in freshly chopped parsley and thyme leaves.
05 - Serve steak bites immediately, garnished with flaky sea salt and extra parsley if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It’s one of those secret tricks for getting steakhouse flavor in under 20 minutes.
- The buttery garlic sauce clings to each bite, making even picky eaters sneak seconds.
02 -
- If you don’t dry the steak thoroughly, it will steam and never develop that gorgeous crust.
- I once tried crowding the pan and ended up with gray, unappetizing bites—searing in small batches guarantees success.
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- Using a cast iron skillet lends unbeatable caramelization and flavor—don’t skip it if you have one.
- Letting the steak rest for a couple of minutes after searing keeps the juices in every bite.