Description
Sizzling garlic butter steak bites bring restaurant-quality flavor to home kitchens. Perfectly seasoned and quickly seared, these tender morsels deliver a luxurious protein experience packed with rich, buttery goodness you can savor with minimal cooking effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) sirloin steak (or ribeye), cut into 1-inch cubes
Cooking Fats and Aromatics:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the steak by thoroughly patting the cubes with paper towels to eliminate excess moisture, then generously season with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the pan is sizzling hot, creating an ideal searing environment.
- Arrange steak cubes in a single layer, ensuring they are not overcrowded, which would prevent proper browning. Cook each side for 2-3 minutes, developing a rich golden-brown exterior while maintaining desired internal doneness.
- Transfer seared steak bites to a separate plate, keeping them warm and preserving their juicy texture.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium and introduce remaining butter, allowing it to melt smoothly. Add minced garlic, stirring continuously for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and releasing its aromatic essence.
- Reintroduce steak bites into the skillet, gently tossing them in the luxurious garlic butter sauce to ensure complete and even coating.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the steak bites for a vibrant burst of color and fresh flavor. Serve immediately alongside rice, roasted potatoes, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Notes
- Pat the steak cubes completely dry to achieve a perfect sear and beautiful golden-brown exterior, preventing steaming instead of browning.
- Use high-quality, well-marbled steak cuts like ribeye or sirloin for maximum tenderness and rich flavor in your bites.
- Avoid overcrowding the skillet when searing, which creates steam and prevents proper caramelization of the meat’s surface.
- For a lower-carb version, serve these steak bites over cauliflower rice or with roasted low-carb vegetables instead of traditional grains.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 324 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg