Garlic Butter Steak Bites (Printable)
Seared sirloin cubes tossed in garlic butter for a quick, flavorful low-carb main or appetizer, ready in 20 minutes.
# What You'll 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 garlic cloves, minced
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
08 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
→ For Serving
09 - Flaky sea salt (optional)
10 - Chopped parsley (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Pat steak cubes dry with paper towels. Season all sides evenly with kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and smoked paprika.
02 - Heat a large skillet or cast-iron pan over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon unsalted butter. When melted and foaming, add half the steak cubes in a single layer. Sear for 1–2 minutes per side until well browned and just cooked through. Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining steak, adding a small amount of oil if the pan gets too dry.
03 - Reduce heat to medium-low. Add remaining 2 tablespoons unsalted butter to the pan along with minced garlic. Stir continuously for 30 seconds until garlic is fragrant but not browned.
04 - Return all steak bites to the pan. Gently toss to thoroughly coat in garlic butter. Stir in fresh parsley and thyme if using.
05 - Serve immediately, garnished with flaky sea salt and additional chopped parsley if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This dish looks and tastes impressively fancy, but comes together in just 20 minutes flat.
- The buttery garlic sauce clings to every juicy steak cube, making each bite irresistible—even if you sneak them straight from the pan.
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- Overcrowding the pan leads to steamed steak, not crisped edges—it&s worth searing in batches.
- Letting the garlic cook just until fragrant (not brown) makes all the difference in the sauce&s flavor.
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- Cutting the steak into even cubes means everything cooks at the same rate and stays juicy.
- A little patience while the skillet preheats will deliver the steakhouse crust everyone loves.