Description
Delicious and easy Garlic Butter Steak Bites cooked to perfection with a rich garlic butter sauce and a hint of red pepper flakes, garnished with fresh parsley. Perfect for a quick and flavorful meal that serves four.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak Bites
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ pounds sirloin steak (or strip steak, tenderloin, or ribeye), cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Sear Steak: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Pat the steak bites dry with paper towels and season them evenly with salt and black pepper. Place the steak bites in the hot skillet and cook without stirring for 2 minutes to ensure a good sear and browning.
- Cook Steak Bites: Stir the steak bites and continue cooking for another 2 minutes or until they are golden brown on all sides. If necessary, cook in batches to avoid overcrowding the skillet, ensuring each piece is properly seared.
- Make Garlic Butter Sauce: Transfer the cooked steak bites to a plate and reduce the skillet heat to medium. Add unsalted butter to the skillet and allow it to melt. Stir in the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for about 30 seconds or until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
- Combine and Serve: Pour the garlic butter sauce over the steak bites and toss thoroughly to coat each piece. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Be sure to dry the steak bites well before cooking to achieve the best sear.
- Adjust the red pepper flakes to control the heat level according to your preference.
- Use a high smoke point oil like olive oil to prevent burning.
- Do not overcrowd the skillet as this will steam the meat rather than sear it.
- Serve with a side of vegetables or over rice for a complete meal.
