Garlic Butter Steak Bites (Printable Version)
Seared steak cubes glazed in garlic butter, ready in 20 minutes; great as a low-carb main or appetizer.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
→ Seasonings
02 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
04 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
→ Garlic Butter Sauce
05 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
06 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
08 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
→ For Serving
09 - Flaky sea salt
10 - Extra chopped parsley
# How To Make:
01 - Pat the steak cubes dry with paper towels. Season evenly with kosher salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
02 - Heat a large skillet or cast-iron pan over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter. Once melted and foaming, add half of the steak cubes in a single layer. Sear for 1 to 2 minutes per side until well browned and just cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
03 - Repeat with the remaining steak, adding a small amount of oil if the pan is dry. Transfer all steak to the plate once seared.
04 - Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter and the minced garlic to the skillet. Cook, stirring, for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
05 - Return all steak bites to the skillet. Gently toss to coat in the garlic butter. Stir in chopped parsley and thyme. Serve immediately, garnished with flaky sea salt and additional parsley if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It feels like steakhouse luxury, but is as low effort as weeknight pasta.
- Leftovers (if any) make the best next-day snack or salad topping ever.
02 -
- Piling too much steak into the pan at once means you miss out on that deep, savory crust—take the time to sear in batches.
- Melting the garlic in butter over low heat (instead of high) keeps it sweet and mellow rather than burnt and bitter.
03 -
- Always taste and adjust the seasoning at the end—a little flaky salt brings all the flavors forward.
- The last swirl of butter in the pan gives a glossy finish that looks and tastes amazing.