Cowboy Butter Steak Bites (Printable)
Seared sirloin coated in garlicky, herbed cowboy butter with smoky paprika and a citrus lift—great for sharing.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 1/2 pounds sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
→ Cowboy Butter Sauce
02 - 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
03 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
07 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
08 - 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
09 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
11 - zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ For Cooking
14 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
# How-To Steps:
01 - Pat steak cubes dry using paper towels and season lightly with salt and black pepper.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine softened unsalted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, chives, dill, Dijon mustard, hot sauce, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, lemon zest and juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix until thoroughly blended and reserve.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange steak cubes in a single layer and sear for approximately 2 minutes on each side until deeply browned. Work in batches if necessary to avoid crowding.
04 - Reduce skillet heat to medium. Return all steak bites to the pan. Add cowboy butter sauce and toss to coat, cooking for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until the butter is fully melted and steak is cooked to preferred doneness.
05 - Serve immediately, garnished with additional fresh herbs if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- If you like scooping up extra sauce with anything on your plate, cowboy butter is the buttery, herby finish you'll crave.
- This recipe is outrageously quick for how impressive and crowd-pleasing it tastes.
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- If you crowd the pan, the steak steams instead of browning and loses its magic.
- The real key is letting the steak rest a minute before tossing with the butter sauce so it stays juicy, not greasy.
03 -
- Always preheat your skillet fully before adding steak for restaurant-level browning.
- The butter sauce freezes well—stash extra for a flavor shortcut later.