Description
Garlic Butter Steak Bites are tender, juicy pieces of sirloin steak seared to perfection in a hot skillet, then tossed in a rich and flavorful garlic butter sauce with a hint of red pepper flakes and fresh parsley. This quick and easy dish is perfect for a savory weeknight dinner or a special occasion, delivering a restaurant-quality taste in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak
- 1½ pounds sirloin steak (cut into bite-size pieces; alternatives: strip loin, tenderloin, strip steak, or rib eye)
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat the Olive Oil: Add the olive oil to a large skillet and heat over high heat until hot but not smoking.
- Cook the Steak Bites: Add the steak pieces to the hot skillet and season generously with salt and pepper. Let them sear undisturbed for at least 2 minutes to develop a golden crust, then stir and continue cooking another 2 minutes until evenly golden brown. If the skillet is overcrowded, cook in batches to ensure proper searing.
- Remove and Rest the Steak: Transfer the cooked steak bites to a plate while you prepare the garlic butter sauce in the same skillet.
- Make the Garlic Butter: Reduce heat to medium and add the butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 30 seconds while stirring constantly until the garlic is fragrant and just beginning to brown, being careful not to burn it.
- Combine and Garnish: Pour the garlic butter over the steak bites and toss well to evenly coat. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately for best flavor.
Notes
- Pat the steak dry before cooking to remove moisture for better browning and crust formation.
- Use a very hot pan and avoid stirring the steak too soon to ensure a good sear.
- Add garlic after cooking the steak to prevent it from burning and turning bitter.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan; cook steak bites in batches if necessary for even cooking and browning.
- Red pepper flakes are optional but add a nice subtle heat to balance the richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 6 oz steak bites with sauce)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
