Description
Sizzling garlic butter steak bites deliver restaurant-quality flavor in mere minutes. Juicy beef cubes kissed with herbs and garlic promise a quick, irresistible meal you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) steak (sirloin or ribeye, cut into bite-sized pieces)
Fats and Oils:
- 4 tablespoons (56 grams) butter
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) salt
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) black pepper
- 2 tablespoons (8 grams) fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet to medium-high heat, creating an ideal searing environment for the meat.
- Generously coat steak pieces with salt and pepper, ensuring even seasoning across all surfaces.
- Carefully place seasoned steak bites into the hot skillet, arranging them in a single layer without overcrowding.
- Sear meat for approximately 2-3 minutes on each side, developing a rich golden-brown crust and locking in robust flavors.
- Transfer perfectly seared steak bites to a separate plate, maintaining their warm temperature.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium and introduce butter, allowing it to melt smoothly and create a silky base.
- Quickly incorporate minced garlic into the melted butter, stirring for about 30 seconds to release its aromatic essence without burning.
- Reintroduce seared steak bites into the fragrant garlic butter sauce, gently tossing to coat each piece evenly.
- Continue cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes, ensuring the meat remains tender and absorbs the rich garlic butter flavors.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the steak bites for a vibrant finishing touch and serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Opt for high-quality, well-marbled cuts like ribeye or sirloin to ensure tender, flavorful steak bites that melt in your mouth.
- Avoid overcrowding the skillet, which can cause steaming instead of proper searing, leading to less crispy exterior and reduced flavor development.
- Pat steak bites completely dry with paper towels before seasoning to achieve a perfect golden-brown crust and prevent excess moisture during cooking.
- For a low-carb or keto-friendly version, replace butter with ghee or clarified butter, which offers a richer flavor and higher smoke point.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg