Garlic Butter Steak Bites (Printable version)

Tender steak cubes seared and tossed in aromatic garlic-herb butter, ready in just 20 minutes for an impressive meal.

# What you'll need:

→ Steak

01 - 1 ½ lbs sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 1 tsp kosher salt
03 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Garlic Butter

04 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter
05 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
07 - 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
08 - 1 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
09 - 1 tbsp olive oil

→ Garnish

10 - Additional chopped herbs
11 - Lemon wedges

# Directions:

01 - Pat the steak cubes dry with paper towels. Season with salt and black pepper.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add steak cubes in a single layer (work in batches if necessary). Sear for 2 minutes on each side until browned and cooked to desired doneness. Transfer steak bites to a plate and tent loosely with foil.
03 - Reduce heat to medium. In the same skillet, add butter. Once melted, stir in minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, and parsley. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Return steak bites and any accumulated juices to the skillet. Toss to coat in garlic-herb butter for 1 minute. Serve immediately, garnished with extra herbs and lemon wedges if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These steak bites cook in under 10 minutes but taste like you spent hours in the kitchen, perfect for those nights when you want something luxurious without the wait.
  • The garlic herb butter creates this incredible sauce that begs to be sopped up with crusty bread, turning an ordinary piece of steak into something youll crave repeatedly.
02 -
  • Letting the steak come to room temperature for 20 minutes before cooking makes all the difference between perfectly tender bites and tough, chewy disappointments.
  • Using tongs instead of a fork to turn the steak pieces preserves all those flavorful juices that would otherwise escape from puncture holes.
03 -
  • If your steak is slightly frozen in the center, it actually helps achieve that perfect medium-rare edge-to-edge while still getting a good sear on the outside.
  • Reserve a pinch of the fresh herbs to sprinkle over right before serving, giving you both cooked and fresh herb flavors for amazing depth.

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