Description
These juicy, tender garlic butter steak bites are bursting with flavor and ready in under 30 minutes! A perfect go-to for busy weeknights, date nights, or even an easy appetizer for guests. Rich, buttery, and full of garlicky goodness, this recipe will be your new favorite way to enjoy steak.
Ingredients
1½ pounds steak (ribeye, sirloin, or filet mignon), cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
½ tsp red pepper flakes
1 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp butter
1 medium shallot, finely diced (about ¼ cup)
6 garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley (or other fresh tender herbs like oregano or thyme)
Instructions
Season the steak: Pat the cubed steak dry with a paper towel, then season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Sear the steak: Heat a large cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the oil. After the oil starts shimmering, add the steak bites in a single layer. Sear for 1 to 2 minutes on each side until browned. Remove the steak to a plate.
Make the garlic butter sauce: Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the butter, shallot, and garlic, then sauté for 1 minute.
Finish the steak bites: Add the steak bites back to th
Notes
For best results, let the steak sit at room temperature for 20–30 minutes before cooking. Use a cast iron pan for a better sear. Customize the herbs to your taste or add a splash of lemon juice for brightness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 125mg