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A close-up shot of the finished garlic butter steak bites served on a white plate over the white marble cooktop, garnished with freshly chopped parsley. A fork lifts a juicy, glistening piece, showing the tender, perfectly cooked inside.

Garlic-butter Steak Bites Recipe

Juicy, tender steak bites seared to perfection and coated in a rich, garlicky butter sauce. Quick to make, full of flavor, and perfect for holiday gatherings or weeknight dinners!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 500 kcal

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Large skillet or frying pan
  • Tongs or spatula
  • Small bowl (for garlic butter mixture)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Sirloin steak or any cut of steak; diced into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tsp Sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted butter cut into 4 tablespoon-sized pats
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley chopped

Instructions
 

  • Prep the steak – Dice the sirloin steak into 1-inch pieces and season with sea salt and black pepper.
    A close-up shot of a wooden cutting board on the white marble cooktop, where a sharp chef’s knife is slicing a sirloin steak into 1-inch bite-sized pieces. A small bowl of sea salt and black pepper sits nearby, ready for seasoning.
  • Heat the skillet – Add olive oil to a hot pan over medium-high heat.
    A close-up shot of a black skillet on the white marble cooktop, with hot olive oil shimmering. Freshly diced steak pieces have just been added, sizzling as they begin to sear and develop a rich brown crust.
  • Sear the steak – Cook steak pieces for 2-3 minutes per side until browned and crispy.
    A close-up shot of the black skillet on the white marble cooktop, where the steak bites are searing to a deep golden-brown crust. A pair of tongs is flipping a piece, revealing a perfectly caramelized surface that glistens with rendered juices.
  • Make garlic butter – In a small bowl, mix melted butter and minced garlic.
    A close-up shot of a small glass bowl on the white marble cooktop, filled with melted butter and freshly minced garlic. A spoon is stirring the mixture, blending the ingredients together while releasing a rich, aromatic fragrance.
  • Add garlic butter – Lower the heat, pour the butter mixture over the steak, and stir well.
  • Garnish & serve – Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
    A close-up shot of the finished garlic butter steak bites served on a white plate over the white marble cooktop, garnished with freshly chopped parsley. A fork lifts a juicy, glistening piece, showing the tender, perfectly cooked inside.