5 from 40 votes
Garlic Butter Steak Bites
Garlic Butter Steak Bites are small cubes of beef tenderloin or similar cuts, seared to achieve a flavorful crust and cooked to medium-rare or desired doneness. Tossed in a pan sauce of garlic, shallots, butter, and herbs, these steak bites offer a combination of savory richness and a tender interior, making for an indulgent appetizer or main dish component.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
766 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef tenderloin cut into 1" cubes (can also use sirloin or ribeye)
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt or 1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt, Diamond Crystal brand
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, crushed, hot
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil avocado, vegetable, canola, etc
- 1 tick butter unsalted
- 8 cloves garlic minced
- 1 large shallot finely minced
- 3 large green onions minced
- 1/4 cup parsley minced
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut steak into 1-inch cubes.
- Heat a large cast iron pan to medium-high heat. While the pan is heating up, pat the steak cubes dry with paper towels and season with salt.
- Add the oil to the pan and once shimmering add one layer of the steak, taking care to not overcrowd the pan. Sear for 2 minutes per side then remove pieces to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm. Repeat for the next batch.
- Turn the heat to low and remove most of the oil from the pan with paper towels. Place the butter and shallot into the pan and cook for 2 minutes. Next, add the garlic and continue to cook until it turns lightly golden and very fragrant. During the last 30 seconds of cooking add in the optional red pepper flakes.
- Turn the heat to medium, return the beef cubes to the pan, and toss until warmed through (about 2 minutes). Taste test and season with more salt and pepper if required. Mix in the green onion and parsley and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Searing beef for 2 minutes per side yields medium-rare; increase time for more doneness.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, reheating on the stovetop or microwave as preferred.
Nutrition Information
Calories
766kcal
(38%)
Carbohydrates
9.3g
(3%)
Protein
66.5g
(133%)
Fat
86.3g
(133%)
Saturated Fat
29.3g
(147%)
Cholesterol
251mg
(84%)
Sodium
1311mg
(55%)
Potassium
985mg
(21%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Sugar
0.3g
(1%)
Calcium
58mg
(6%)
Iron
41mg
(228%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 766
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 766kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 9.3g | 3% |
| Protein | 66.5g | 133% |
| Fat | 86.3g | 133% |
| Saturated Fat | 29.3g | 147% |
| Cholesterol | 251mg | 84% |
| Sodium | 1311mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 985mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 41mg | 228% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.