Garlic Butter Steak Bites (Print)
Seared sirloin cubes bathed in garlic butter—ready in 20 minutes for a quick, savory low-carb main.
# What You Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 pound sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
→ Seasonings
02 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
04 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
→ Garlic Butter Sauce
05 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
06 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
08 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
→ For Serving
09 - Flaky sea salt (optional)
10 - Extra chopped parsley (optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - Pat steak cubes dry with paper towels. Sprinkle with kosher salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Toss to coat evenly.
02 - Preheat a large skillet or cast-iron pan over high heat. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add half the steak cubes in a single layer and sear for 1 to 2 minutes per side until browned. Remove to a plate and repeat with remaining steak, adding oil if needed.
03 - Reduce heat to medium-low. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter and minced garlic to the pan. Stir and cook for 30 seconds until aromatic.
04 - Return all steak cubes to the pan. Toss gently to coat in garlic butter. Stir in chopped parsley and thyme, if using.
05 - Transfer steak bites to a serving dish. Garnish with flaky sea salt and extra parsley if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The golden, garlicky crust on each bite is honestly addictive.
- Cleanup is quick and you'll get restaurant-worthy flavor without stepping outside.
02 -
- Crowding the skillet leads to sad, gray steak instead of caramelized perfection.
- Adding garlic too early will scorch it; always sauté it at the end with plenty of butter to mellow the bite.
03 -
- If you're using ribeye or strip, trim excess fat but leave some for flavor and tenderness.
- A squeeze of lemon over the finished steak bites unexpectedly brightens every bite.