Garlic Butter Steak Bites (Printable)
Tender sirloin cubes seared until golden, then coated in a fragrant garlic butter sauce with fresh herbs. Ready in just 15 minutes.
# 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
# Step-by-step:
01 - Pat steak cubes dry with paper towels. Season thoroughly with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika, ensuring even coating on all sides.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking.
03 - Arrange steak in a single layer without overcrowding. Sear undisturbed for 1–2 minutes until well-browned, then flip and cook 1–2 minutes until desired doneness. Work in batches if necessary. Transfer to a plate and tent loosely with foil.
04 - Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet and let melt. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
05 - Return steak bites to the pan, toss thoroughly to coat in garlic butter, and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat immediately, sprinkle with parsley and thyme, and serve hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Faster than delivery and infinitely more satisfying
- Restaurant-quality sear without any fancy techniques
- Perfect for feeding a crowd or just treating yourself
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- Overcrowding the pan steams the meat instead of searing it
- Letting the meat rest prevents all those juices from escaping
- The pan needs to be properly hot before any steak touches it
03 -
- Ribeye or strip steak work beautifully if you want to splurge
- Letting meat sit at room temperature for 20 minutes helps even cooking