Garlic Butter Steak Bites (Printable)
Seared sirloin cubes in a garlic butter glaze. Fast, juicy, ideal for low‑carb mains or party bites.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 steak pieces dry using 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 butter. Once melted and foaming, arrange half the steak cubes in a single layer. Sear for 1 to 2 minutes per side until deeply browned and just cooked through. Remove to a plate; repeat with remaining steak, adding a small amount of oil if needed.
03 - Lower heat to medium-low. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter and minced garlic to the pan. Stir constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Return all steak bites to the skillet; gently toss to coat in garlic butter. Stir in chopped parsley and thyme leaves.
05 - Serve immediately, topped with flaky sea salt and extra parsley as desired.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- The whole dish comes together so fast, it feels like you’ve unlocked a secret weeknight weapon.
- Each bite delivers steakhouse flavors without stepping foot outside or needing fancy equipment.
02 -
- If you crowd the pan, the steak will steam instead of sear—that mistake cost me many a crispy edge.
- Leaving the garlic unattended, even for a moment, can turn it bitter—keeping it moving is the real game changer.
03 -
- Letting the steak rest at room temperature for 20 minutes before cooking means juicier bites.
- Finishing seasoning with flaky salt right as you serve adds that steakhouse finish everyone loves.