This will be your new go-to steak recipe. Small, juicy cubes of steak are seared for a crisp crust, then tossed in warm garlic butter and fresh herbs for big flavor with simple ingredients.
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Holly’s Recipe Highlights
- Flavor: Searing over high heat gives these steak bites a golden, caramelized crust, while finishing with garlic herb butter makes every bite rich and flavorful.
- Skill Level: This is a beginner-friendly method that gives you steakhouse results.
- Recommended Tools: A large, heavy skillet gives the steak the best crust and helps prevent overcrowding.
- Technique: Cooking steak over high heat in an uncrowded pan and leaving it undisturbed is the key to browning the meat instead of steaming it.
Choose the Best Ingredients
- Steak: I usually use sirloin, sirloin strip, or ribeye. If using tougher cuts, you can tenderize them by lightly pounding with a meat mallet before cutting into bites.
- Seasonings: Keep it simple with salt and black pepper or swap in a steak spice. The rosemary adds a bright aroma and earthy flavor that works especially well in this recipe.
- Sauce: Once the steak is cooked, melt the butter and add the garlic for just a minute so it stays sweet and savory, not bitter.
Variations
- Swap rosemary with thyme or some Italian seasoning for a warmer flavor. A pinch of red pepper flakes will add a mild kick without overpowering the dish.
- Add a splash of Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, or tamari at the end for deeper savory notes.
How to Make Garlic Butter Steak Bites
- Cut, dry, and toss steak with seasonings (full recipe below).
- Sear the steak, then remove it from the pan.
- Melt the butter with garlic and return the steak to coat.
- Serve immediately.
Love Your Leftovers
Store steak bites in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat briefly in a skillet over medium heat with a little butter. Take care not to re-cook the meat, just warm it through gently.
Easy Sides to Serve with Steak Bites
Did you love these Garlic Butter Steak Bites? Leave a rating and comment below!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds sirloin steak or strip loin or ribeye
- salt and black pepper or steak spice, to taste
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary or ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or as needed
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cut steak into bite-sized pieces. Toss with salt, pepper, and fresh rosemary.
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add vegetable oil.
- Add steak in a single layer and cook 2 to 3 minutes without stirring to get a crust on one side. Stir and cook 1 minute more. Do not overcook.
- Remove from heat and place on a plate. Reduce heat to medium.
- Add butter and garlic, cook 1 minute until fragrant. Add steak and parsley. Toss to combine.
- Remove from the pan immediately, season with salt if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Dab raw steak bites dry with a paper towel so that steak sears in the pan well.
- Cook steak bites in batches if needed. If the pan is overcrowded, you won’t get a good crust.
- Vegetable oil is used in place of olive oil as it has a higher smoke point.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Appetizer, Beef, Party Food, Snack
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These were a little plain for me. I added some more seasonings.
I don’t have a cast iron pan, can I make these in a skillet?
Yes, that should work fine, Michelle. I would love to hear how it turns out for you.
Yes Holly, thank you for all your wonderful and delicious recipes. Can you cook this in an air fryer and if so how would you?
Hi Diane, I have never tried air frying this recipe but I would try cooking them at 400°F for 5–7 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through. I would love to hear how that turns out for you!
Well I didn’t cook them in the air fryer but I did cook them and cooked the creamy mushroom sauce, delicious this will be a recipe I use all the time. The seasonings perfect and the steak was so tender. I personally think cooking them in the air fryer would take away from the flavors.Thank you for sharing
Thanks, for this great recipe. It never fails! I always marinate the steak. So GOOD over rice and broccoli!
these are amazing! I made and served with horseradish creme and will make again. One tip from similar dishes I have made – cook the steak whole, let rest 5-10 minutes and then cut into cubes and toss with the pan butter. It’s juicer that way.
Great tip, thanks for sharing Michelle!
They were delicious!! Thanks for another great, easy recipe!
Loved this!!! I added mushrooms and red onions. When I was melting the butter and garlic is when I added them, let them sauté then added my meat back to skillets ( I used two to cook all at once instead of in batches). I had made rice so we just mixed both skillets and rice together and served that way and had Naan with garlic. Was spectacular!!!! I took a picture but cannot figure out how to add it.
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These recipes look yummy.
New recipes are always welcome
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Hello Holly, it’s misspelled “minutes in Chapter 3. I admire you, and I don’t want you to be embarrassed!
Thank you Ella!! Fixed. We try our best :)
If I could give more stars I would. These steak bites are delicious and oh so easy to make.so I would give 5 stars for taste 5 stars for prep and 5 stars for clean up.i made these for super bowl party it was only 3 of us here. social distance and all.it would get expensive to make for a crowd.this will be added to my dinner menu also.we are doing low carb so this with roasted Brussels sprouts with yellow squash and zucchini add a side of carrots yum.
Sounds like a perfect dinner to me Margaret!
Super easy super tasty! Served with baked potato and green beans. Healthy, loved it and will definitely make again. I used chuck but will try it with other cuts next time.
Mmmm, great choice of side dishes Laura! Love it :)
Love you fast and easy dishes! Plan to use venison steak
Thanks Sharon! We appreciate it :)
Served with mashed potatoes for a delicious quick meal tonight! So yummy! SWP Employee
So glad you loved these Samantha!
Tried this for the first time last night. DELICIOUS!!! Also, quick and easy to prepare. I will definitely be making this again.
So glad you loved it Spike!
I only had one batch of meat to cook (cooking for two, didn’t want leftovers) and I added quartered button mushrooms to the pan, when the steak was almost done. I probably should have removed the meat and sautéed the mushrooms separately, but I was in a hurry. Steak was slightly overdone, but the sauce was great, and enhanced the mushrooms as well. I served it with a side of asparagus with some of the sauce on that as well. A very satisfying, low carb dinner. I will be making it again.
Sounds delicious A J. Glad you enjoyed it!
CAN YOU USE BEEF STEW MEAT FOR THIS?
We wouldn’t recommend it since you want the meat to be as tender as possible.