September 5, 2023
Review PostSteak Bites
This garlic butter steak bites recipe features perfect steak drenched in a garlicky butter for a tasty main course dish.
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This tasty steak bites recipe needs to be the next thing on your dinner menu. The garlic butter mixture enhances the tender sirloin steak tips in such a flavorful way that the whole family will gobble them up when they appear on the dinner table.
Steak Bites Ingredients
Imagine juicy, tender pieces of steak bursting with flavor in every bite. The rich, savory sauce coating each piece, leaving your taste buds begging for more.
Whether served on their own as an appetizer or mixed with other ingredients for a hearty main course, these little morsels are sure to satisfy.
You’ll need:
- 2 pounds of sirloin steak
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- ½ teaspoon of cracked black pepper
- ½ teaspoon of salt
- ¼ cup of unsalted butter
- 5 cloves of garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon of Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley, finely chopped
Substitutions And Additions
STEAK: Sirloin steak works best for these flavorful steak bites. However, you can also use a different cut of steak, such as strip steak, flank steak, chuck, or filet as well.
GARLIC: You can buy fresh garlic and mince it yourself. This is really easy if you use a garlic press. Alternatively, you can buy minced garlic in a jar instead.
RED PEPPER FLAKES: If you like things with a kick, try sprinkling these juicy garlic butter steak bites with red pepper flakes.
How To Make This Steak Bites Recipe
The key to juicy steak bites is to lock in the flavor by searing the meat first. Next, you will make the buttery sauce to pour over top of the steak.
STEP ONE: Chop your steak into cubes that are about 2 inches in size. Toss the steak in salt and pepper to season it.
STEP TWO: Place the olive oil in a large frying pan or large skillet and heat it over high heat.
PRO TIP:
Because butter can burn at high heat, using the olive oil to cook the steak and preparing the garlic butter separately will ensure that everything cooks perfectly at the temperature that is best for each component.
STEP THREE: Place some of the steak pieces in the hot pan (only until you have a single layer of steak). You don’t want to add it all at once. Work in batches so that you are cooking single layers of steak, and continue this until all of the steak is cooked.
Fry each batch in the hot skillet for about 4 to 5 minutes until thoroughly cooked. As each batch is cooked, place it in a serving dish and set it aside.
PRO TIP:
Try not to stir the steak bites for the first minute or so to allow the pieces to get a nice sear on them to lock in the juicy flavor.
STEP FOUR: Once all of the pieces of steak are cooked and in the serving dish, use the same frying pan to prepare the butter mixture. Place your butter, garlic, and Italian seasoning into the frying pan over medium-high heat and cook until the butter is melted and the garlic is slightly browned. This should take no longer than 2 minutes.
STEP FIVE: Pour the garlic herb butter mixture over the steak bites in the serving dish and toss them to coat evenly. Sprinkle parsley over the top to garnish, and serve your juicy steak bites!
How To Serve
Our favorite sides to serve with these tender steak bites include creamy mashed potatoes and green beans. It’s also fantastic over fried rice.
You could also serve the steak over egg noodles or zucchini noodles if you prefer.
In need of some new ways to prepare your steaks? You have to try these Philly cheesesteak sliders and balsamic glazed steak rolls. Both are easy recipes that offer a unique way to enjoy your next steak dinner.
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Storage
Here’s how you can store your steak bites to maintain their deliciousness for later enjoyment.
IN THE FRIDGE: Store your garlic steak bites in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. Be sure to pour all of the garlic butter in with the leftovers as well.
It’s best to store it in a container that can be reheated. That way, you can simply place the entire container in the microwave to reheat it and make sure you get all of the delicious garlic butter as well.
IN THE FREEZER: If you have a surplus of steak bites or want to make a larger batch for future use, freezing them is a great option. To freeze the cooked steak bites, make sure they have cooled completely. Place them in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and then put the baking sheet in the freezer.
Once the steak bites are frozen, transfer them to a freezer-safe container or freezer bag. They will keep well in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Five simple steps are all it takes to make these delicious sirloin steak bites. The garlic butter sauce that coats them is full of flavor and enhances the steak perfectly. It’s a great new way to prepare your next steak dinner.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best cut of meat to use for this recipe?
This delicious recipe calls for a sirloin steak cut, but strip steak, flank steak, chuck, or filet are all great choices as well.
Can I freeze these steak pieces?
These delicious steak bites can be frozen for up to three months in an airtight container.
Can I cook the steak in the butter to save time?
Since butter can burn at higher heat, but you need high heat to cook the steak, it is best to cook the butter sauce separately at a lower heat and use olive oil to cook the steak.
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Steak Bites
This garlic butter steak bites recipe features perfect steak drenched in a garlicky butter for a tasty main course dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 2 pounds sirloin steak
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Chop steak into cubes about 2 inches in size. Toss steak in salt and pepper.
- Place olive oil in a large frying pan and heat over high heat.
- Place some steak in the frying pan only until you have a single layer of steak. Don’t add all of it at once and work in batches so that you’re cooking single layers until all the steak is cooked. Fry each batch for about 4 to 5 minutes until thoroughly cooked. As each batch is cooked, place it in a serving dish.
- Once all the steak is cooked and in the serving dish, use the same frying pan to prepare the butter mixture. Place the butter, garlic, and Italian seasoning into the frying pan over medium-high heat and cook until melted and garlic is slightly browning (no more than 2 minutes).
- Pour the butter mixture over steak bites and toss to coat evenly. Sprinkle parsley over to garnish.
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Notes
- Because butter can burn at high heat, using the olive oil to cook the steak and preparing the garlic butter separately will ensure that everything cooks perfectly at the temperature that is best for each component.
- Try not to stir the steak bites for the first minute or so to allow the pieces to get a nice sear on them to lock in the juicy flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 446kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 169mg | Sodium: 423mg | Potassium: 791mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 435IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 4mg
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Comments
Deborah says
Excellent
Gloria says
I love these very good. I serve with rice and veggies.
Ryan Smith says
Awesome had it last night
Ashley says
My extremely picky 8 year old LOVED these, the whole family loved them. I had a bit of garlic and butter left in the pan so I cooked asparagus in that too, so yummy! Also made homemade mac n cheese in my insta-pot! Great meal, thank you!
Mariela Zesati says
Very delicious! Made it for my family with a side a peas and it was the best!
Carolyn says
Could this be made in a skillet then kept warm in crock pot?
Tonya says
These were phenomenal!!!! And crazy quick – great recipe for a week night!
Phyllis Anderson says
Can I give you five stars if it sounds wonderful…and easy!! But here is my question…what do you serve with this? Rice, potatoes, or pasta? I know any of those would be fine, but what does your husband prefer?
Layne Kangas says
It would be yummy with any of those sides or some veggies. Enjoy!
Mark Pelletier says
awesome
Zohra Adam says
It is a very lovely recipe. I shall definitely give it a try. Thanks for sharing
Brandy says
My son asks for this each and every time. I get the steak already cut into beef tips to cut the time in half and I usually toss them along with the garlic, butter, oil, and other spices in a gallon-sized Ziploc bag and let them marinate for a few hours just to get all that yummy goodness. I toss in some sliced mushrooms too.