Quick-seared steak bites tossed in fragrant garlic butter. This approachable version keeps the method straightforward, with familiar ingredients and a few small details that make dinner easier.
Why you’ll love this recipe
- Familiar ingredients with plenty of flavor.
- About 25 minutes from prep to table.
- Easy to round out with roasted potatoes and a crisp salad.
What you’ll need
Keep everything measured and close by before you start. You’ll find the full quantities in the printable recipe card below.
- 1½ lb sirloin steak, cut into 1½-inch cubes
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp neutral oil
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
Let’s make it
Get ready
Pat steak dry and season with salt and pepper.
Build the flavor
Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak in batches with space between pieces.
Bring it together
Sear for 2–3 minutes per side, adjusting for size, until the center reaches at least 145°F. Transfer to a plate and rest for 3 minutes.
Finish cooking
Lower the heat and melt the butter. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds without browning it.
Serve and enjoy
Take off the heat, return steak to the pan, and toss with parsley (if using) and the garlic butter.
Make It Even Better
Patting the steak dry helps it develop a golden crust.
Read through the recipe and measure the ingredients before starting.
Make it your own
Use a tender strip steak; add a pinch of chili flakes to the butter if you like heat.
What to serve with it
Roasted potatoes and a crisp salad
More dinner inspiration ↗Storage & reheating
Refrigerate leftovers in a shallow, covered container within 2 hours. Use within 3 days. Reheat gently until the center reaches 165°F, adding a splash of water or broth if needed.
COOKS COURT · THE RECIPE
Garlic Butter Steak Bites
Quick-seared steak bites tossed in fragrant garlic butter.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
Ingredients
For the recipe
- 1½ lb sirloin steak, cut into 1½-inch cubes
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp neutral oil
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Pat steak dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak in batches with space between pieces.
- Sear for 2–3 minutes per side, adjusting for size, until the center reaches at least 145°F. Transfer to a plate and rest for 3 minutes.
- Lower the heat and melt the butter. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds without browning it.
- Take off the heat, return steak to the pan, and toss with parsley (if using) and the garlic butter.
Notes
- Patting the steak dry helps it develop a golden crust.
Cooks Court · /recipes/garlic-butter-steak-bites
