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Golden seared garlic butter steak bites in cast iron skillet with melted butter and fresh herbs.

Garlic Butter Steak Bites

Tender garlic butter steak bites seared to perfection in just 15 minutes with rich butter sauce and fresh herbs. Restaurant-quality flavor at home using affordable steak cuts.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs sirloin steak Cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 6 cloves fresh garlic Minced fine
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley Chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme Or 1 teaspoon dried
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Equipment

  • Large cast iron skillet Or heavy-bottomed pan
  • Sharp knife For cutting steak cubes
  • Cutting board For prep work
  • Paper towels For drying steak
  • Tongs For easy flipping

Method
 

  1. Cut steak into cubes, pat dry, season generously
  2. Cast iron skillet over medium-high until smoking
  3. Steak cubes 2-3 minutes per side until browned
  4. Heat to medium-low, add butter to pan
  5. Add minced garlic, cook 30 seconds until fragrant
  6. Toss with herbs and Worcestershire sauce
  7. Remove from heat, let rest 5 minutes
  8. While hot with favorite sides

Notes

Use a hot pan and dry steak for best sear. Sirloin is great, but you can sub with NY strip or ribeye too.