Description
Quick and easy Garlic Butter Steak Bites featuring perfectly seared sirloin cubes coated in aromatic garlic herb butter. These restaurant-quality steak bites are ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or party appetizers. Tender, juicy, and incredibly flavorful!
Ingredients
1.5 pounds sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons high-heat oil (vegetable, grapeseed, or avocado)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried)
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped (or ½ teaspoon dried)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
Optional: lemon wedges, grated Parmesan, fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
1. Remove steak from refrigeration 30-45 minutes before cooking to reach room temperature.
2. Pat steak completely dry with paper towels, pressing firmly to remove all surface moisture.
3. Cut steak into uniform 1 to 1.5-inch cubes. Season generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
4. Prepare all other ingredients: mince garlic, chop herbs, measure butter. Have everything ready before cooking.
5. Heat a large cast-iron skillet or heavy pan over high heat for 3-4 minutes until almost smoking.
6. Add high-heat oil and swirl to coat bottom. Working in batches, add steak cubes in single layer with space between each.
7. Let cook undisturbed for 2 minutes until deep brown crust forms on bottom. Do not move or stir.
8. Using tongs, flip each cube to a new side and sear 1-2 minutes. Continue turning until 3-4 sides are caramelized.
9. Cook 6-8 minutes total for medium-rare (130-135°F internal temperature). Transfer to plate and tent with foil.
10. Repeat searing process with remaining steak cubes if you worked in batches.
11. Reduce heat to medium. Add 2 tablespoons butter to same pan (don’t clean it).
12. When butter melts and foams, add garlic, thyme, and rosemary. Stir constantly 30-45 seconds until fragrant.
13. Return all seared steak and accumulated juices to pan. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
14. Toss everything together for 1-2 minutes, basting meat with melted garlic butter until each piece glistens.
15. If using Worcestershire sauce, drizzle now and toss to coat. Remove from heat immediately.
16. Transfer to serving platter and let rest 3-5 minutes. Pour remaining garlic butter over top.
17. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
Room temperature steak sears better and cooks more evenly than cold meat.
Pat steak completely dry—moisture prevents proper browning.
Don’t overcrowd the pan—cook in batches for best searing.
High heat is essential for developing caramelized crust.
Use instant-read thermometer for accurate doneness: 130-135°F for medium-rare.
Remove from heat 5 degrees before target temperature for carryover cooking.
Cast-iron or heavy stainless steel pans retain heat best for searing.
Never pierce meat with fork—use tongs to preserve juices.
Store leftovers refrigerated up to 3 days or frozen up to 3 months.
Reheat gently in 250°F oven or skillet with butter—never microwave.
Excellent for meal prep—serve over salads, pasta, or grain bowls.
For spicy version: add cayenne, chipotle powder, or jalapeños.
Substitute ghee or olive oil for dairy-free version.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Main Course, Appetizer
- Method: Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 ounces
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 485mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
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