Ingredients
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1½ pounds sirloin steak, cut into bite-size pieces
– ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
– ½ teaspoon pepper (adjust to taste)
– 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
– 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley (optional)
– Firm tofu or mushrooms for vegan or vegetarian diets
– Olive oil to reduce calories and suit dairy-free needs
Instructions
1-Getting started with Garlic Butter Steak Bites is as simple as heating up a pan and seasoning your steak: First, prepare all ingredients by cutting the sirloin steak into uniform, bite-sized pieces and mincing the garlic to ensure even cooking. This setup, or mise en place, makes the process smooth and helps avoid any kitchen chaos.
2-Next, heat a large skillet over high heat with 1 tablespoon of olive oil until it’s very hot: Season the steak bites generously with ½ teaspoon each of salt and pepper for that flavorful base. Add the steak pieces to the skillet in a single layer and cook without stirring for at least 2 minutes to get a good sear, which locks in those juicy flavors.
3-Flip the pieces and cook for another 2 minutes until they’re golden brown, working in batches if needed to keep things from crowding. Once done, remove the steak from the pan and set it aside to rest. Reduce the heat to medium, add 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter, and let it melt before stirring in the 4 cloves of minced garlic and ¼ teaspoon of red pepper flakes for about 30 seconds until aromatic.
4-Pour the garlic butter over the steak bites and toss to coat evenly, then garnish with 1 tablespoon of fresh chopped parsley. The total prep time is just 5 minutes, with cooking at 10 minutes, making this ideal for working professionals or weekend grill masters. For more steak ideas, try our garlic butter steak kabobs for a fun variation.
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🔥 Pat steak dry before cooking for a better sear and crust.
🍳 Use a very hot pan and avoid stirring too soon to get a good sear.
🧄 Add garlic after removing the steak to prevent burning and bitterness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 316
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 389 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 119 mg
