Cowboy Butter Steak Bites (Print)
Seared sirloin bites tossed in a zesty garlic-herb cowboy butter with lemon and smoky heat, perfect for sharing.
# What You Need:
→ Meat
01 - 1 1/2 pounds sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
→ Cowboy Butter Sauce
02 - 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
03 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
07 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
08 - 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
09 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
11 - Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ For Cooking
14 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
# How To Make It:
01 - Pat steak cubes dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, chives, dill, Dijon mustard, hot sauce, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir until fully incorporated. Set aside.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches if necessary, place steak cubes in a single layer and sear for 2 minutes per side until well browned.
04 - Reduce heat to medium. Return all steak bites to the skillet and add the cowboy butter sauce. Toss to coat and cook an additional 1 to 2 minutes, until butter is melted and steak reaches desired doneness.
05 - Transfer steak bites to a platter and garnish with extra chopped herbs if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sauce comes together so fast, but always tastes like you fussed for hours—let that be your secret.
- Nothing draws a hungry crowd faster than the smell of browning steak and zesty, herby butter swirling in the air.
02 -
- I once forgot to dry the steak properly and ended up with a gray, soggy mess—never skip that step.
- Mixing in the herbs last, right before tossing with the steak, keeps their color and flavor far brighter.
03 -
- If you want steak bites extra-tender, let the cubes come to room temperature before cooking.
- Rest the steak briefly in the cowboy butter before serving to soak up every last drop of flavor.