Description
Savor the rich and savory flavors of Garlic Butter Steak Bites, a quick and easy skillet-cooked recipe featuring tender sirloin pieces seared to perfection and tossed in a fragrant garlic butter sauce with a hint of red pepper flakes. Perfect for a hearty meal or sharing as an appetizer.
Ingredients
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Steak Bites
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1½ pounds sirloin steak (cut into bite size pieces, or substitute with strip loin, tenderloin, strip steak or rib eye)
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Heat the skillet: Add the olive oil to a large skillet and heat over high heat. Ensure the oil is very hot so the steak bites get a good sear.
- Sear the steak bites: Add the steak pieces to the hot skillet, seasoning generously with salt and pepper. Let them cook undisturbed for at least 2 minutes to develop a crust, then stir and continue cooking for another 2 minutes until golden brown. Cook in batches if the skillet is not large enough to avoid overcrowding.
- Prepare garlic butter: Transfer the cooked steak bites to a plate. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add the unsalted butter. Once the butter has melted, add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 30 seconds while stirring until the garlic is aromatic and just beginning to brown.
- Toss and garnish: Pour the garlic butter sauce over the steak bites and toss well to coat evenly. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Pat the steak dry before cooking to ensure a better crust; moisture prevents proper searing.
- Use a hot pan and avoid stirring the steak bites too soon to develop a nice sear.
- Add garlic only after the steak is cooked to prevent burning the garlic.
- Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking; cook in batches if necessary for even searing.
- Red pepper flakes are optional but add a pleasant mild heat and flavor complexity.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approx. 6 oz steak bites with sauce)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
