Garlic Butter Steak Bites (Printable Version)

Seared sirloin cubes tossed in fragrant garlic butter, ready in 20 minutes for a fast, flavorful main.

# What You Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1 pound sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes

→ Seasonings

02 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
04 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

→ Garlic Butter Sauce

05 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
06 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
08 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)

→ For Serving

09 - Flaky sea salt (optional)
10 - Extra chopped parsley (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Pat the sirloin cubes dry with paper towels. Season evenly with kosher salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
02 - Heat a large skillet or cast-iron pan over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter; once melted and foaming, add half the steak cubes in a single layer. Sear for 1 to 2 minutes per side until browned and just cooked through. Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining steak, adding a little oil if needed.
03 - Reduce heat to medium-low. Add remaining 2 tablespoons unsalted butter and minced garlic to the pan. Cook, stirring, for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Return all steak bites to the pan; toss gently to coat with garlic butter. Stir in chopped fresh parsley and thyme, if using.
05 - Serve immediately, garnished with flaky sea salt and extra parsley, if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • That glossy garlic butter clings to every piece, coaxing out steakhouse vibes with half the fuss.
  • It’s my go-to when I want something honestly impressive but don’t want to fuss over long marinating or complicated timing.
02 -
  • If you crowd the pan, the steak steams instead of browning—a sure way to lose that crisped edge.
  • I discovered letting the meat rest for a whole minute after searing makes it extra juicy when tossed back in the sauce.
03 -
  • Let the steak come to room temperature before cooking—it sears so much better.
  • A splash of fresh lemon over the finished bites wakes up all the flavors.

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