Description
Garlic Butter Steak Bites are a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender, juicy sirloin or ribeye steak cubes seared to perfection and coated in a rich garlic butter sauce with a hint of parsley and Worcestershire. This easy skillet recipe delivers restaurant-quality steak bites in just 20 minutes, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Steak Bites:
- 1 lb sirloin steak (or ribeye), cut into 1-inch bite-sized cubes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for searing
For the Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Optional: Red pepper flakes, to taste
Instructions
- Cut the Steak: Cut the sirloin or ribeye steak into 1-inch bite-sized cubes to ensure even cooking.
- Season: Generously season the steak cubes with salt and pepper to enhance flavor.
- Heat Oil: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
- Cook the Steak: Place the seasoned steak cubes in the skillet in a single layer, avoiding overcrowding. Sear each side for 2-3 minutes until browned and cooked to your desired doneness (medium-rare is about 130°F or 54°C).
- Remove Steak: Remove the cooked steak bites from the skillet and set aside on a plate to rest.
- Melt Butter: Lower the heat to medium and add 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter to the same skillet.
- Add Garlic: Once the butter is melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in Worcestershire sauce, chopped parsley, and red pepper flakes if using, to develop a rich, flavorful sauce.
- Return Steak to Skillet: Add the steak bites back to the skillet and toss thoroughly to coat them evenly in the garlic butter sauce.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley if desired for a fresh color and taste.
Notes
- For best texture, avoid overcrowding the pan when searing to allow proper browning.
- Use fresh garlic for the most vibrant flavor; adjust red pepper flakes according to spice preference.
- If using dried parsley, reduce quantity to half as it is more concentrated.
- Let the steak rest briefly after cooking to retain juices before tossing in sauce.
- Serve with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
