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Garlic Butter Steak Bites

Tender pieces of sirloin steak are pan-seared and finished in a garlicky herb and butter sauce. It's an easy, yet truly impressive weeknight meal.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 418 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the steak bites
  • 1 ½ pounds sirloin steak cut into 1-inch (2.5-cm) cubes
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
For the garlic butter sauce
  • 4 tablespoons (2 oz) unsalted butter
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh Rosemary chopped (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped (optional)
  • fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Instructions

Prepare the steak bites
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  1. Pat the 1 ½ pounds sirloin steak bites dry.
  2. Season the cubes generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  3. Heat your largest skillet over high heat until screaming hot. Pour in the 3 tablespoons olive oil.
  4. Add the steak cubes in a single layer to the hot skillet, working in batches, if necessary, to avoid overcrowding the pan.
  5. Sear the steak bites for 2 to 3 minutes per side until they develop a nice crust. Transfer the bites to a bowl and cover with foil.
Make the garlic butter sauce
  1. In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the 4 tablespoons (2 oz) unsalted butter and let it melt.
  2. Add the minced 6 cloves garlic (plus the 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary and 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, if using). Sauté, stirring frequently, for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
Combine and finish
  1. Return the steak bites to the skillet and toss them in the garlic butter sauce. Cook for a minute or two until the steak bites are warmed through and coated in the sauce.
  2. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Prep before you cook--Before you begin cooking, have all of your ingredients ready and nearby. Once you add the steak to the skillet, it cooks quickly.
  • Use a hot skillet--Let your skillet get very hot before adding the oil and steak. This will allow it to quickly develop a seared crust without overcooking.
  • Cook it to a perfect medium-rare--If you like medium-rare steak, freeze the cubes for 10 minutes or so while the skillet gets screaming hot. Then, pop the cold, seasoned bites into the pan and cook quickly.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1portion Calories 418kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 38g (76%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Monounsaturated Fat 13g Trans Fat 0.5g Cholesterol 130mg (43%) Sodium 98mg (4%) Fiber 0.4g (2%) Sugar 0.1g (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 418

% Daily Value*

Serving 1portion
Calories 418kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 38g 76%
Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Monounsaturated Fat 13g 65%
Trans Fat 0.5g 25%
Cholesterol 130mg 43%
Sodium 98mg 4%
Fiber 0.4g 2%
Sugar 0.1g 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.