Description
Steak bites with garlic butter are a delectable treat that combines tender, juicy steak with a rich, aromatic garlic butter sauce. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in, these flavorful morsels are sure to impress even the pickiest eaters. Quick to prepare and easy to serve, they make an unforgettable appetizer or main dish that will have your taste buds dancing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the steak cubes generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the steak bites in batches for about 2 minutes on each side until browned but medium-rare inside.
- Remove the steak bites from the skillet and let them rest.
- In the same skillet, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Return the steak bites to the skillet, tossing them in the garlic butter until well coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main Dish
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in smoked paprika or fresh herbs like rosemary. Serve alongside toothpicks for easy eating or as part of a meal with sides like roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.