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Juicy garlic butter steak bites seared in a cast iron skillet, topped with fresh parsley and glistening with rich garlic butter.

Garlic Butter Steak Bites

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Tender, juicy Garlic Butter Steak Bites seared to perfection and coated in rich garlic butter. A family favorite that brings steakhouse flavor to your home kitchen—ready in under 30 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 460
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs Sirloin steak - Or ribeye, NY strip, cut into 1" cubes
  • 1 teaspoon Salt - To taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper - Freshly ground
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil - For searing
  • 4 tablespoon Unsalted butter - Adjust to taste
  • 4 Garlic cloves - Minced
  • 2 Thyme sprigs -Fresh preferred
  • 1 Rosemary sprig - Fresh preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce - Adds umami flavor
  • 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes - Optional, for heat
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley - For garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice - For brightness
  • 2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese - Optional, grated
  • 2 tablespoon Heavy cream - Optional, for creamy version

Equipment

  • Cast-Iron Skillet (For best sear and heat retention)
  • Sharp knife (For cutting steak into cubes)
  • Cutting board (Use wood or plastic)
  • Tongs (For flipping steak pieces easily)
  • Small bowl (For prepping garlic and butter)

Method
 

  1. Cut steak into 1-inch cubes. Pat dry. Season with salt and pepper. Let rest.
  2. Heat cast iron skillet over high heat. Add oil until shimmering.
    Cast iron skillet on a gas stove over high heat with a thin layer of olive oil shimmering and starting to sizzle, ready for searing steak bites.
  3. Add steak cubes in batches. Sear both sides. Remove when browned.
    Golden-brown steak bites sizzling in a cast iron skillet, steam rising as metal tongs flip the seared beef—rich, homemade flavor in action.
  4. Lower heat. Add butter, garlic, herbs, Worcestershire, and red pepper flakes.
    Seared steak bites simmering in a cast iron skillet with minced garlic and herbs, as a wooden spoon drizzles hot garlic butter over the beef—homemade and sizzling.
  5. Return steak to pan. Toss to coat. Garnish and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 180gCalories: 460kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 34gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 480mgPotassium: 550mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.Feel free to add more of your favorite toppings.

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