Garlic Butter Steak Bites Recipe
Garlic butter steak bites pack the flavor of a steakhouse meal into a bite-sized package—and they’re a breeze to make at home.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds sirloin steak (rib eye or strip steak would work, too)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste
- ½ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper, more to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried crushed rosemary (or fresh rosemary)
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cut the steak into bite-sized cubes, about ¾ inches. Season the cubes with salt and pepper.1 ½ pounds sirloin steak, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste, ½ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper, more to taste
- Heat a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add oil and swirl pan to coat bottom of pan with oil.1 tablespoon olive oil
- Add steak bites in an even single layer. Cook without stirring for 3 minutes. Stir and continue to cook for 3 to 4 minutes (stirring occasionally), or until they reach desired level of doneness. For medium-rare, cook them until they are browned on the outside but still slightly pink in the center (internal temperature of 130 to 135°F). Adjust the cooking time based on your preference.
- Transfer steak bites to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.
- Return pan to stove and reduce heat to medium-low. Add butter, garlic, and rosemary. Heat until butter is melted and garlic is fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided, 4 cloves garlic, minced, 1 teaspoon dried crushed rosemary
- Turn off heat, return steak to pan, and toss to coat in garlic butter. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if desired. Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
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Notes
- Cooking tip: The skillet should be hot before adding the steak. Don't overcrowd the pan; if necessary, sear the steak in batches, adding oil as needed.
- Serving suggestions: Serve the garlic butter steak bites hot as an appetizer or main dish. They pair well with a side of vegetables and/or potatoes.
Nutrition
Serving: 6oz. | Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 391mg | Potassium: 612mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 521IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 3mg
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