Description
This Garlic Butter Steak Bites recipe features tender, juicy sirloin steak pieces seared to perfection in a hot skillet and tossed in a fragrant garlic butter sauce with a hint of red pepper flakes. Served garnished with fresh parsley, it’s a quick and flavorful stovetop dish perfect for a satisfying meal or appetizer.
Ingredients
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Steak Bites
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1½ pounds sirloin steak, cut into bite-size pieces (alternatively strip loin, tenderloin, strip steak, or rib eye)
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon pepper, or to taste
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat the Skillet: Add the olive oil to a large skillet and heat it over high heat until hot but not smoking.
- Sear the Steak Bites: Add the bite-sized steak pieces to the hot skillet in a single layer. Season generously with salt and pepper. Let cook undisturbed for at least 2 minutes to develop a good sear.
- Continue Cooking: Stir the steak pieces and continue cooking for another 2 minutes until they are golden brown and cooked to your desired doneness. If your skillet is small, cook in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Transfer Steak: Remove the steak bites from the skillet and place them on a plate to rest.
- Make Garlic Butter Sauce: Reduce heat to medium, add the unsalted butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Stir and cook for about 30 seconds until the garlic is aromatic and slightly browned, being careful not to burn it.
- Toss Steak in Sauce: Pour the garlic butter sauce over the steak bites and toss well to coat all pieces evenly.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the steak bites for a fresh finish and serve immediately.
Notes
- Pat the steak dry before cooking to ensure a better, crispier crust by removing surface moisture.
- Use a hot pan and resist stirring too early to allow a proper sear on the steak.
- Add garlic after the steak to avoid burning and bitter flavor.
- Do not overcrowd the pan; cooking in batches improves searing and overall texture.
- The red pepper flakes add a subtle heat, but they can be omitted if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 4 ounces steak with sauce)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
