Description
This Garlic Butter Steak Bites recipe delivers tender, juicy pieces of sirloin steak seared to perfection and tossed in a flavorful garlic butter sauce with a hint of red pepper flakes. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal, these steak bites are garnished with fresh parsley for a vibrant finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak Bites
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ pounds sirloin steak (or strip steak, tenderloin, or ribeye), cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat and season: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Pat steak bites dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper to ensure a good sear and enhanced flavor.
- Sear the steak bites: Add steak bites to the hot skillet and cook for 2 minutes without stirring to develop a nice crust. Then stir and cook for another 2 minutes or until golden brown. If needed, cook in batches to prevent overcrowding which can steam the meat instead of searing.
- Remove steak bites: Transfer the cooked steak bites to a plate to rest while you prepare the sauce.
- Prepare garlic butter sauce: Reduce heat to medium and add the butter to the skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, careful not to burn the garlic.
- Toss and garnish: Pour the garlic butter sauce over the steak bites and toss to evenly coat. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Make sure the steak bites are dry before seasoning to achieve a better sear.
- Adjust red pepper flakes according to your desired level of spiciness.
- Use fresh garlic for the most aromatic sauce.
- Cook steak in batches if your skillet is small to avoid overcrowding and steaming.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the steak bites hot and juicy.
