Description
This Garlic Butter Steak Bites recipe features tender and juicy sirloin steak pieces seared to perfection in a skillet, then tossed in a fragrant garlic butter sauce with a hint of red pepper flakes. Perfect for a quick, delicious, and satisfying meal in just 15 minutes.
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
- Sear Steak: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Pat the steak bites dry with paper towels and season them with salt and black pepper. Add the steak bites to the hot skillet and cook for 2 minutes without stirring to allow them to sear and develop a golden brown crust. Then stir and cook for another 2 minutes until fully browned. If necessary, cook in batches to avoid overcrowding, which ensures an even sear.
- Make Garlic Butter: Transfer the cooked steak bites to a plate and reduce the skillet heat to medium. Add the butter to the skillet and let it melt. Once melted, add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook this mixture for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Combine and Serve: Pour the garlic butter sauce over the steak bites in the plate and toss them gently to coat evenly with the sauce. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve the steak bites immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Ensure steak bites are dry before seasoning to achieve a better sear.
- Work in batches if your skillet is small to prevent overcrowding and steaming.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to suit your heat preference.
- Serve with a side of mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, or crusty bread to soak up extra garlic butter sauce.
- Use fresh parsley to maximize freshness and color; dried parsley can be used but will be less vibrant.
