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Garlic butter steak bites in a cast-iron skillet on white counter

Garlic Butter Steak Bites Recipe

These garlic butter steak bites are tender, juicy, and ready in just 15 minutes. Seared to perfection and tossed in a rich, buttery garlic sauce, they’re a quick weeknight dinner that tastes like it came straight from a restaurant kitchen.
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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Steakhouse
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Resting Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 415kcal
Cost: $18

Equipment

  • 1 Cast-iron skillet (12-inch) Retains heat perfectly for searing
  • 1 Sharp Chef’s Knife For cutting uniform steak cubes
  • 1 Instant-read Thermometer Ensures perfect doneness
  • 1 Metal tongs Flip steak without piercing
  • 1 Large cutting board For prep and resting
  • Paper towels To pat steak dry for proper sear

Ingredients

For the Steak Bites

  • 1.5 pounds sirloin steak Cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Helps achieve golden crust
  • 1 teaspoon salt Season to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper Freshly ground preferred
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder For deep flavor
  • 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika Adds subtle smokiness

For the Garlic Butter Sauce

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter Melted in pan after searing
  • 4 cloves garlic Minced fresh for best flavor
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley Chopped, for garnish
  • 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes Optional for heat
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice Brightens the butter sauce

Instructions

  • Bring steak to room temperature and pat dry completely.
  • Toss steak cubes with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
  • Heat cast-iron skillet until smoking hot.
  • Sear steak bites in batches for 2 minutes per side without overcrowding.
  • Remove steak bites; reduce heat to medium and melt butter.
  • Add garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté until fragrant.
  • Stir in parsley and lemon juice, then return steak bites to coat in sauce.
  • Rest 2–3 minutes before serving and drizzle with remaining garlic butter.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 200g | Calories: 415kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 490mg | Potassium: 520mg | Vitamin A: 520IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 3mg