Description
This recipe for Amazing 20-Minute Garlic Butter Steak Bites features tender sirloin steak cubes seared to perfection in a hot cast iron skillet, then tossed in luscious garlic butter and fresh parsley. Ready in just 20 minutes, it makes a quick yet impressive meal that’s bursting with rich and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak Bites
- 1 1/2 pounds sirloin steak, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Season the Steak: Pat the sirloin steak cubes dry thoroughly with paper towels to remove excess moisture for better searing. Evenly season all sides of the steak cubes with fine sea salt and black pepper.
- Heat the Skillet: Place a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Let the oil heat until shimmering but not smoking to ensure a good sear.
- Sear the Steak Bites: Add the steak cubes in a single layer without crowding. If needed, cook them in batches. Sear each side for 2 to 3 minutes until they develop a deep golden brown crust.
- Reduce Heat and Combine: Lower the heat to medium and return all the seared steak cubes to the skillet if you cooked in batches.
- Add Garlic Butter: Add the unsalted butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook while stirring constantly for 30 to 60 seconds until the garlic is fragrant and the steak is well coated in the flavorful butter sauce.
- Rest the Steak Bites: Remove the skillet from the heat and let the steak bites rest in the pan for 3 minutes to retain juices.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the steak bites and serve immediately to enjoy warm, tender, and buttery bites.
Notes
- Patting the steak dry is essential for achieving a perfect sear and nice crust.
- Do not overcrowd the skillet to avoid steaming the meat instead of searing.
- Adjust cooking time slightly for preferred doneness; less time for rare, slightly longer for medium.
- Use a cast iron skillet or heavy-bottom pan for even heat distribution and best sear.
- Fresh garlic delivers the best flavor; avoid pre-minced garlic in this recipe.
- Resting the steak after cooking helps retain juices for maximum tenderness.
