Garlic Butter Steak Bites (Printable version)
Tender steak cubes seared and coated in aromatic 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
# Directions:
01 - Pat steak cubes dry with paper towels. Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika, ensuring even coverage on all sides.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and slightly smoking.
03 - Add steak in a single layer, cooking in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Sear undisturbed for 1-2 minutes until a deep brown crust forms, then flip and cook 1-2 additional minutes until desired doneness. Transfer to a plate and tent loosely with foil.
04 - Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the same 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 to coat thoroughly in garlic butter, and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat, sprinkle with parsley and thyme, and serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything happens in one pan and finishes in under 15 minutes, which is a weeknight lifesaver.
- The garlic butter sauce creates a restaurant quality finish that makes you feel like a pro chef.
02 -
- Overcrowding the pan is the biggest mistake you can make, so cook in batches or you'll steam instead of sear.
- Letting the pan get properly hot before adding steak is what creates that restaurant quality crust.
03 -
- Room temperature steak sears more evenly, so take it out of the fridge about 20 minutes before cooking.
- Letting the steak rest after searing keeps all those juices inside where they belong.