Description
This quick and easy garlic butter steak bites skillet delivers juicy, golden-seared steak cubes tossed in fragrant garlic butter and fresh herbs. Ready in under 20 minutes, it’s a restaurant-quality dinner perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds (24 ounces) sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes (ribeye or New York strip also work)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, but recommended)
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cubed
- 4 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried parsley)
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Extra chopped parsley, for garnish
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Pat steak cubes dry thoroughly with paper towels.
- Cut steak into 1-inch cubes, keeping pieces uniform for even cooking.
- Season steak cubes with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Toss to coat and let sit for 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and red pepper flakes (if using). Set aside at room temperature.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes until very hot.
- Add olive oil and swirl to coat the pan.
- Add steak cubes in a single layer (work in batches if needed). Sear undisturbed for 2 minutes until a golden crust forms.
- Flip steak bites with tongs and cook another 1-2 minutes until browned on all sides but still medium-rare inside.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Add the garlic butter mixture to the skillet.
- Toss steak bites in the bubbling butter for 1 minute until glossy and fragrant. Tilt the pan and spoon butter over the steak for extra flavor.
- Transfer steak bites to a plate, leaving excess butter in the pan.
- Garnish with extra parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
For best results, use well-marbled steak and pat it dry before searing. Work in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Add garlic butter after searing to prevent burning. Let steak bites rest briefly before serving for maximum juiciness. Add sautéed veggies like mushrooms or bell peppers for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 6 ounces steak bites per serving
- Calories: 390
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 27
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Protein: 34
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