Description
Garlic Butter Steak Bites are tender, juicy pieces of sirloin steak seared to perfection in a hot skillet and coated in a rich, flavorful garlic butter sauce with a hint of red pepper flakes. Quick and easy to prepare, this dish is perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal or a delicious appetizer.
Ingredients
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Steak Bites
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1½ pound sirloin steak (cut into bite size pieces; alternatively strip loin, tenderloin, strip steak, or rib eye)
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon 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
- Heat the Olive Oil: Add the olive oil to a large skillet and heat it over high heat until hot, ensuring the pan is ready for searing.
- Sear the Steak Bites: Add the steak pieces to the hot skillet. Season them generously with salt and pepper. Cook for at least 2 minutes without stirring to develop a good sear, then stir and continue cooking for another 2 minutes until the pieces are golden brown. If the skillet is small, cook in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Prepare Garlic Butter Sauce: Transfer the cooked steak bites to a plate. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add the butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for about 30 seconds while stirring until the garlic becomes aromatic and slightly browned.
- Toss and Garnish: Pour the garlic butter sauce over the steak bites and toss well to coat evenly. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Pat the steak dry before cooking to ensure a better crust by eliminating moisture.
- Use a hot pan and avoid stirring too soon to achieve a perfect sear on the steak.
- Add garlic after cooking the steak to prevent it from burning and becoming bitter.
- Do not overcrowd the pan; cook steak bites in batches if necessary.
- Red pepper flakes are optional but add a pleasant spicy kick to the dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 5.5 oz steak bites with sauce)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
