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Garlic Butter Steak Bites

Juicy steak cubes seared in a hot skillet and tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce, ready in under 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360

Ingredients
  

Steak Bites
  • 1 lb steak (sirloin, ribeye, or flank) cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
Optional Add-Ins
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 tsp lemon juice optional

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Tongs
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Pat steak cubes dry with paper towels and season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and onion powder.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering.
  3. Add steak cubes in a single layer and sear 2–3 minutes per side until browned.
  4. Remove steak bites to a plate and let rest.
  5. Reduce heat to medium and melt butter in the skillet.
  6. Add minced garlic and cook 30–45 seconds until fragrant.
  7. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and scrape up browned bits.
  8. Return steak bites to the skillet, toss to coat, and cook 1 minute more.
  9. Stir in parsley and optional lemon juice, then serve immediately.

Notes

For best results, use a hot skillet and avoid overcrowding. Cook in batches if necessary.