Ultimate Garlic Butter Steak Bites
These sizzling, savory steak bites are the perfect quick and easy meal, delivering a restaurant-quality experience in under 20 minutes. Seared to perfection and tossed in a rich garlic-rosemary butter, this one-pan recipe is guaranteed to be a new weeknight favorite.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless sirloin or New York strip steak
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 4 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Steps
- 1
Pat the steak completely dry with paper towels, then cut it into uniform 1-inch cubes. Season the cubes all over with the salt and pepper.
- 2
Set a 12-inch cast iron or other heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat until it begins to lightly smoke. Add the olive oil.
- 3
Carefully place half the steak cubes in the skillet in a single layer, ensuring there is space between them. Sear for 2 minutes per side, until a deep brown crust has formed. Move the seared steak to a clean plate and repeat with the remaining cubes.
- 4
Turn the heat down to medium-low. Add the butter to the skillet. Once it melts, add the minced garlic and chopped rosemary and cook for 30-60 seconds, stirring constantly, just until fragrant.
- 5
Return all the steak to the skillet with the garlic butter. Toss continuously for about 1 minute to coat the steak and warm it through.
- 6
Immediately take the skillet off the heat. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve right away.
Pro tips
- For a perfect sear, ensure the steak is patted very dry and the pan is extremely hot before adding the meat.
- Do not overcrowd the pan. Searing the steak in two separate batches provides the space needed for a deep, brown crust to develop on each piece.
- Keep a close eye on the garlic as you cook the butter sauce. It can go from fragrant to burnt in seconds, so stir it constantly and pull it from the heat as soon as it's aromatic.
- For the best flavor and texture, use fresh garlic and herbs rather than dried powders.