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Garlic Butter Steak Bites

Quick skillet steak bites seared until browned, then tossed in a garlic butter sauce with fresh parsley.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Paper Towels
  • Plate

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 1.5 poundssirloin steak or use ribeye, strip steak, or another tender well marbled cut
  • Salt & pepperto taste
  • 1 tablespoonolive oil
  • 4 tablespoonsbutter 1/2 stickdivided
  • 4-5 clovesgarlicminced
  • 1 tablespoonchopped fresh parsley

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • If possible, remove the steak from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before you begin.
  • Pat the steak dry with paper towels. Cut the steak into 1-inch cubes and season all over with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter (reserve the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter).
  • When the oil and butter are hot and shimmering, add the steak cubes in a single layer without crowding the pan. Work in two batches if necessary so each piece has space.
  • Cook the steak undisturbed for about 2 minutes, then flip each piece and cook for another 2 minutes for medium doneness. Adjust time slightly if you prefer rarer or more well done. Do not move the pieces while searing to get a good crust.
  • Transfer the cooked pieces from the first batch to a plate and repeat steps 4–5 with the second batch, adding more oil to the pan if it becomes dry.
  • After all steak is cooked and resting on the plate, reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons butter and the minced garlic to the skillet.
  • Cook the garlic, stirring constantly, for 1–2 minutes until fragrant and softened but not browned. Remove the pan from heat as soon as the garlic is cooked.
  • Return the steak and any juices from the plate to the skillet and toss gently to coat the pieces evenly with the garlic butter sauce.
  • Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the steak, toss once more, and serve immediately.

Notes

Serves 4-6 as an appetizer or 2-4 as a main course depending on what else it’s served with.
Do not overcook the steak as it’ll end up tough and leathery.
I love a good cast iron skillet for cooking steak. MyLe Creuset skilletis pictured, and I also loveLodge cast iron.
You can also find this recipe in theSalt & Lavender: Everyday Essentialshardcovercookbook.