How to make steak bites?

Making Garlic Butter Steak Bites is simple. First, let the steak sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then pat it dry and season it with salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder. Next, sear the steak in a hot skillet in batches until browned on all sides. Finally, toss the cooked steak in melted garlic butter, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.

How to make butter steak?

Butter steak starts with a good quality cut of beef cooked over high heat to create a flavorful crust. After the steak finishes cooking, melt butter in the same skillet and stir in fresh minced garlic. Then return the steak to the pan and coat it well in the garlic butter before serving. This simple method creates juicy steak with rich, buttery flavor.

What is a butter steak cut?

A butter steak cut refers to a naturally tender cut of beef that becomes especially rich and tender when cooked with butter. Sirloin is an excellent choice for this recipe because it offers great flavor and tenderness. You can also use ribeye, New York strip, strip steak, or beef tenderloin. Choose well marbled beef for the best results.

Why are my steak bites tough?

Steak bites usually become tough when they are overcooked or made with a tougher cut of beef. Using sirloin, ribeye, strip steak, or tenderloin helps keep them tender. Also, cook the steak over high heat for just a few minutes and avoid overcrowding the pan. Letting the steak rest at room temperature before cooking also helps it cook more evenly.

Garlic Butter Steak Bites | Amazing Easy Skillet Dinner

Name: Garlic Butter Steak Bites | Amazing Easy Skillet Dinner
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 3 pounds sirloin steak, cut into 1 to 1½ inch bite size pieces; 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 6 to 8 tablespoons unsalted butter; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Description

Garlic Butter Steak Bites feature juicy sirloin with a deeply seared crust and a rich garlic butter coating. This quick skillet dinner serves six and comes together in about 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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3 pounds sirloin steak, cut into 1 to 1½ inch bite size pieces

2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

6 to 8 tablespoons unsalted butter

6 garlic cloves, minced

3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

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Instructions

1. Let the steak sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then pat it dry with paper towels.

2. Mix the salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder in a small bowl.

3. Coat the steak pieces evenly with the seasoning mixture.

4. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.

5. Add the steak in a single layer and sear it in batches for 3 to 5 minutes, turning until browned on all sides. Add more olive oil as needed.

6. Transfer each cooked batch of steak to a plate.

7. Reduce the heat to medium, then melt the butter in the skillet.

8. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute, stirring until fragrant.

9. Return the steak bites to the skillet and toss them until fully coated in the garlic butter.

10. Remove the skillet from the heat, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve immediately.

Notes

Use a tender, boneless steak such as sirloin, ribeye, strip steak, New York strip, or tenderloin.

Avoid stew meat because tougher cuts need a much longer cooking time.

Cook the steak in batches so each piece develops a proper crust.

A cast iron skillet works especially well for searing.

Choose well marbled beef for better tenderness and flavor.

Add fresh rosemary or thyme to the butter for extra flavor.

Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce to the butter for a deeper savory taste.

For the air fryer method, cook the seasoned steak bites at 400°F for 8 to 10 minutes, shaking halfway through. Then toss them with the garlic butter.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.

Reheat leftovers gently in a skillet over medium low heat with a small amount of butter.

Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, roasted vegetables, green beans, Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, or potato wedges.

For a party appetizer, serve the steak bites with toothpicks.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Skillet

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving