Garlic Butter Steak Bites Recipe
Garlic Butter Steak Bites are bold, savory, and melt-in-your-mouth tender. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or quick gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs sirloin or ribeye steak cubed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or dried
- 1 teaspoon chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Pat steak cubes dry using paper towels.
- Season steak with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in skillet over high heat.
- Sear steak cubes in batches for even cooking.
- Remove steak once browned on all sides.
- Lower heat and melt butter in same skillet.
- Add minced garlic and thyme. Stir for 1 minute.
- Return steak to skillet and toss in butter.
- Cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring to coat well.
- Garnish with chopped parsley. Serve hot immediately.
Notes
- Cut steak into equal pieces for even cooking.
- Don’t overcrowd pan or steak won’t sear well.
- Use fresh garlic for best flavor depth.
- Butter burns fast—lower heat before adding it.
- Let steak rest 5 minutes before serving.