Steak Bites Recipe
Garlic Butter Steak Bites are the ultimate quick savory dinner option. Ready in just 20 minutes, these tender sirloin pieces are seared to perfection in a hot skillet for a fast family meal. Smothered in a rich garlic herb sauce, every bite is juicy and packed with salty buttery flavor.
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds sirloin steak cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce optional
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary or ½ teaspoon dried
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or ½ teaspoon dried
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley optional
- Lemon wedges optional
Instructions
- Pat steak pieces dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper and toss to coat.
- Heat a large heavy skillet over medium-high to high heat. Add oil and swirl.
- Add half the steak bites in a single layer. Sear 1 to 2 minutes without moving, then stir and cook 1 to 2 minutes more until browned. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining steak.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet. Once melted, stir in garlic, rosemary, and thyme and cook 20 to 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Return steak bites (and juices) to the skillet. Toss to coat. Stir in Worcestershire if using.
- Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter, toss until glossy, then remove from heat.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve right away. Add lemon wedges if you like a bright finish.
Notes
Don’t crowd the pan. Cook in batches so the steak browns instead of steaming.
For best tenderness, pull the steak a little early. The heat in the skillet will finish the job.
If you want extra sauce, add 1 more tablespoon of butter at the end and toss again.