Description
Garlic Butter Steak Bites are a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender pieces of sirloin steak seared to perfection in a hot skillet, then tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce with a hint of red pepper flakes and fresh parsley. Perfect as a hearty appetizer or main course, this recipe is simple yet packed with savory goodness.
Ingredients
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Steak Bites
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1½ pound sirloin steak (cut into bite size pieces, or strip loin, tenderloin, strip steak or rib eye)
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Heat the Olive Oil: Add the olive oil to a large skillet and heat it over high heat until hot to ensure a good sear on the steak bites.
- Cook the Steak Bites: Add the steak pieces to the hot skillet and season generously with salt and pepper. Cook without stirring for at least 2 minutes to develop a golden brown crust, then stir and continue cooking for another 2 minutes. If necessary, cook in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Prepare Garlic Butter Sauce: Transfer the cooked steak bites to a plate. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add the butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring constantly, for about 30 seconds until the garlic becomes aromatic and lightly browned.
- Toss and Serve: Pour the garlic butter sauce over the steak bites and toss to coat evenly. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Pat the steak dry before cooking to ensure a better crust by removing moisture.
- Use a hot pan and avoid stirring too soon to allow proper searing.
- Add garlic only after the steak is cooked to prevent burning.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan; cook steak bites in batches if needed for even cooking.
- Red pepper flakes are optional, but they add a pleasant subtle heat to the dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 150g cooked steak bites with sauce)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
