Description
Savor these Garlic Butter Steak Bites, a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender sirloin steak seared to perfection and tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce with fresh herbs. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or an impressive appetizer, this recipe delivers juicy, buttery steak pieces with a deliciously aromatic finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak
- 1½ pounds sirloin steak (or strip loin or ribeye), cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and black pepper (or steak spice), to taste
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary (or ½ teaspoon dried rosemary)
Cooking
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or as needed)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the steak: Cut the steak into bite-sized pieces and toss them with salt, black pepper, and fresh rosemary to evenly coat the meat with seasoning.
- Preheat the skillet: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil to coat the pan, ensuring a good sear.
- Sear the steak bites: Place the steak pieces in a single layer in the skillet without crowding. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes without stirring to develop a crust on one side. Stir and cook for an additional 1 minute, being careful not to overcook the steak.
- Remove the steak: Take the steak bites off the heat and transfer them to a plate. Lower the skillet heat to medium.
- Make the garlic butter sauce: Add the butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for about 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant and butter melted, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Combine and finish: Return the cooked steak bites to the skillet, add the chopped fresh parsley, and toss everything together to coat with the garlic butter sauce. Remove immediately to prevent overcooking, season with additional salt if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- Use sirloin, strip loin, or ribeye steaks for best flavor and tenderness.
- Ensure the skillet is hot before adding the steak to achieve a good crust.
- Do not overcrowd the pan to allow proper searing; work in batches if necessary.
- Adjust seasoning after cooking to taste.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the steak warm and juicy.
