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    Garlic Butter Steak Bites

    Updated: Aug 2, 2022 » This post may contain affiliate links » By: Megan » 5 Comments

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    These garlic butter steak bites are ready in only 15 minutes and cook in one skillet. This is an easy recipe that's always a memorable treat! Plus the garlic butter sauce is HEAVENLY.

    garlic butter steak bites

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 ¼ - ½ pounds sirloin steak, cut into cubes (or tenderloin or rib eye) 
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon pepper 
    • 4 tablespoons butter, unsalted (or ghee)
    • 3 teaspoons minced garlic (about 4 - 5 cloves) 
    • Chopped parsley, optional for garnish 
    garlic butter steak bites

    What Cut of Steak is Best for This Recipe?

    Sirloin is best for this recipe, but you can also use rib eye, tenderloin, or New York strip. You'll want a thick, tender cut of steak that's about 1 ¼ - 1 ½ pounds in size.

    garlic butter steak bites

    How to Make Garlic Butter Steak Bites

    Step 1: Cook The Steak

    Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Dab the steak with a paper towel to remove any moisture (this will help it sear). Add the steak to the skillet in a single layer (cook in batches if necessary), and cook 4 - 5 minutes, stirring to brown on all sides. Drain any excess grease. 

    PRO TIP: Use a large skillet that's at least 10" in size to cook your steak bites. You can use a cast iron skillet (this one is recommended and will last for years: All-Purpose Cast Iron Skillet!) or a regular/non-stick pan.

    how to cook steak bites

    Step 2: Add Butter & Garlic

    Reduce the heat to low and add the butter and garlic to the pan. As the butter melts, stir it into the steak. Cook for 1 - 2 more minutes, until the steak is coated in the butter. 

    how to cook steak bites

    Step 3: Enjoy!

    Serve immediately, optionally topped with chopped parsley and more salt & pepper to taste. 

    How to Cut Steak for Garlic Steak Bites

    Cut your steak against the grain (here's a video so that you can also see how to do this visually) and into bite-sized cubes (about an 1" or a little larger). Cutting steak agains the grain helps keep meat tender when cooked.

    garlic butter steak bites

    How to Serve Garlic Steak Bites

    These steak bites are best served with a simple vegetable side. Our go-to is small roasted potatoes (red or golden potatoes). To cook these, simply toss them in 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt & pepper and then cook at 425 for 25 - 30 minutes, flipping halfway (or until tender).

    garlic butter steak bites

    Note: this recipe is naturally gluten free. To make it dairy-free/Paleo/Whole30 friendly, substitute ghee for butter.

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    garlic butter steak bites

    Garlic Butter Steak Bites


    ★★★★★

    5 from 6 reviews

    • Author: Megan
    • Total Time: 15 minutes
    • Yield: 4 servings 1x
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    Description

    These garlic butter steak bites are ready in only 15 minutes and cook in one skillet. This is an easy recipe that's always a memorable treat! Plus the garlic butter sauce is HEAVENLY. 


    Ingredients

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    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 ¼ - ½ pound sirloin steak, cut into cubes (or tenderloin or rib eye)
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon pepper
    • 4 tablespoons butter (unsalted)
    • 3 teaspoons minced garlic (about 4 - 5 cloves)
    • Chopped parsley (optional for garnish)

    Instructions

    1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Dab the steak with a paper towel to remove any moisture (this will help it sear). Add the steak to the skillet in a single layer (cook in batches if necessary), and cook 4 - 5 minutes, stirring to brown on all sides. Drain any excess grease. 
    2. Reduce the heat to low and add the butter and garlic to the pan. As the butter melts, stir it into the steak. Cook for 1 - 2 more minutes, until the steak is coated in the butter. 
    3. Serve immediately, drizzled with the melted butter and garlic as preferred. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.

    Notes

    • Note: it's recommended to use a large skillet that's at least 10" in size to cook your steak bites. You can use a cast iron skillet (like this all-purpose one) or regular/non-stick pan. 
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 10 minutes
    • Category: Main Course
    • Cuisine: American

    Keywords: garlic butter steak, skillet dinner, steak bites

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Jessica Henderson

      August 01, 2021 at 3:00 pm

      5 stars
      These were delicious!! The butter sauce is SO GOOD. Will definitely be making them again.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    2. Anita

      December 18, 2021 at 1:25 pm

      5 stars
      We absolutely LOVED these.
      I used tenderloin and omitted the salt (dads on a restricted diet)
      This recipe is one I know I will use again!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Megan

        December 18, 2021 at 1:47 pm

        So glad that you enjoyed it! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Ashley

      April 24, 2022 at 1:05 pm

      This is one of my familys favorite.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    4. Erica Tachoir

      November 19, 2023 at 6:29 am

      We’ve added this to our Thanksgiving menu as we have light turkey eaters. We now do a large sirloin with this recipe and a small turkey breast. It’s amazing.

      Reply

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