Garlic Butter Steak Bites
🛒 Ingredients
1½ lbs (700 g) sirloin steak (or ribeye), cut into 1-inch cubes
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika (optional)
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 tablespoons (60 g) unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Steak
Pat steak cubes dry with paper towels (very important for a good sear).
Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
2️⃣ Sear the Steak
Heat a large skillet (preferably cast iron) over high heat.
Add olive oil.
Place steak pieces in a single layer (do not overcrowd).
Sear 1–2 minutes per side until browned.
Remove from pan and set aside.
(Cook in batches if needed.)
3️⃣ Make Garlic Butter
Reduce heat to medium.
Add butter to the same pan.
Once melted, add minced garlic.
Cook 30–45 seconds until fragrant (don’t burn it).
4️⃣ Combine
Return steak bites to the pan.
Toss in garlic butter for 1 minute.
Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
🍽 Serve With
✔ Mashed potatoes
✔ Rice
✔ Garlic bread
✔ Roasted vegetables
✔ As an appetizer with toothpicks
💡 Pro Tips
✔ High heat = better crust
✔ Don’t move steak too much while searing
✔ Let steak rest 5 minutes before serving
✔ Add a splash of soy sauce or Worcestershire for deeper flavor
🔥 Optional Add-Ons
Red pepper flakes (spicy version)
Fresh thyme or rosemary
Parmesan sprinkle
Mushrooms cooked in the same pan