Garlic Butter Steak Bites (Printable version)

Seared sirloin cubes tossed in garlic butter with parsley and thyme - a quick, savory low-carb main ready in 20 minutes.

# What you'll need:

→ 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 garlic cloves, minced
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
08 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)

→ For Serving

09 - Flaky sea salt (optional)
10 - Extra chopped parsley (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Pat steak cubes dry with paper towels. Season evenly with kosher salt, freshly ground 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 browned and just cooked through. Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining steak, adding a little oil if needed.
03 - Reduce heat to medium-low. Add remaining 2 tablespoons unsalted butter and minced garlic to the pan. Cook briefly, stirring for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
04 - Return all steak bites to the pan and toss gently to fully coat with garlic butter. Stir in chopped fresh parsley and thyme, if using.
05 - Serve immediately, garnished with flaky sea salt and extra chopped parsley as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These steak bites taste way fancier than the effort required—they’re a genuine weeknight lifesaver.
  • The buttery garlic sauce soaks into everything, turning even plain rice or bread into something crave-worthy.
02 -
  • If you try to cook all the steak at once, it’ll steam and go pale instead of getting that glorious sear.
  • Only add the garlic once the heat is down—burnt garlic turns bitter fast and ruins everything.
03 -
  • Drying steak cubes thoroughly before searing makes all the difference for that signature crust.
  • Finishing with flaky salt brings every flavor to the foreground—seriously, don’t skip it at the end.

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