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These garlic butter steak bites are juicy, tender, and packed with rich, savory flavor in every bite. Ready in under 15 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, yet impressive enough to serve for guests or special occasions.
Serve these steak bites with Roasted Brussels Sprouts or Easy Cheesy Potatoes to make it a meal!
Why you’ll love steak bites with garlic butter!
When a dinner takes less than 30 minutes to make, it’s cause for celebration. But when it takes under 15 minutes? Well, that’s cause for jumping up and down, waving your arms in the air, and shouting “hooray!” Which is exactly what you’ll be doing when you make these garlic butter steak bites. They are so dang good, and they’re done in minutes.
- Incredibly Fast Dinner: From start to finish, these steak bites come together in about 15 minutes, making them perfect for nights when you need something quick but still crave a hearty, satisfying meal.
- Juicy and Flavor-Packed: Searing the steak at high heat locks in the juices, while the garlic butter adds a rich, irresistible flavor that coats every piece perfectly.
- Simple Ingredients, Big Results: You only need a handful of pantry staples to create a dish that tastes like it came straight from a restaurant.
- Versatile for Any Occasion: Serve these as a main dish with sides, toss them into a salad, or stick toothpicks in them for an easy party appetizer.
- Minimal Cleanup: Everything cooks in one skillet, which means less time cleaning and more time enjoying your meal.
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Ingredient Notes
See recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions.
- Olive oil – Helps create that perfect sear on the steak.
- Sirloin steak – You can use other cuts of steak instead, but sirloin is my choice because it’s budget-friendly. (Save your budget for this Cast Iron Filet Mignon!)
- Unsalted butter – If you only have salted butter, just use a little less salt in the recipe.
- Garlic – Learn how to peel and cut garlic. Have extra? Here’s how to freeze garlic.
- Red pepper flakes – You can omit the red pepper flakes if you want milder steak bites.
- Parsley – Adds freshness and a pop of color.
How to Make Garlic Butter Steak Bites
- Start the steak: Add olive oil to a large skillet (preferably cast iron) and heat over high heat until hot. Add the steak bites in a single layer and season with salt and pepper.
- Sear: Cook for about 2 minutes per side until browned. Work in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding. Transfer the cooked steak to a plate.
- Make the garlic butter: Reduce heat to medium, add butter to the skillet, then stir in garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Combine and serve: Return the steak bites to the skillet and toss them in the garlic butter until fully coated. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Serving Suggestions
These garlic butter steak bites pair perfectly with a variety of sides:
How to Store and Reheat Leftovers
Steak is difficult to reheat, as it’s prone to getting dry and tough. If you do have leftovers, store it in the refrigerator for three to four days, then reheat it on the stovetop in a skillet with a few tablespoons of beef broth over medium heat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sirloin is a great choice because it’s tender, flavorful, and budget-friendly. However, ribeye, strip steak, or tenderloin will also work if you want something more indulgent.
Overcooking is usually the culprit. Steak bites cook very quickly, so just a couple of minutes per side is all you need to keep them tender.
Yes! Any heavy-bottomed skillet will work, but cast iron gives the best sear.
Yes, they’re high in protein and low in carbs. You can adjust the butter amount to fit your dietary preferences.
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Garlic Butter Steak Bites
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ pound sirloin steak cut into bite size pieces
- salt and pepper to taste fresh ground
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon parsley fresh chopped
Instructions
- Add the olive oil to a large skillet and heat it over high heat. Make sure the olive oil is hot, then add the steak pieces to it.
- Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Cook for at least 2 minutes to get brown on one side before you flip.
- Continue cooking for another 2 minutes until they're golden brown.
- Do not crowd the steak – you will probably do this in batches if your skillet isn’t very large.
- Transfer the steak bites to a plate and in the same skillet add the butter.
- Turn the heat down to a medium and after the butter has melted, add the garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 30 seconds while stirring, just until the garlic becomes aromatic and starts to brown.
- Return the steak bites to the skillet and stir to coat.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
I needed an easy recipe to cook steak and this one was perfect. I cooked them to medium which is just how I like them. The garlic butter was perfect.