Garlic Butter Steak Bites
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My 4-ingredient garlic butter steak bites are perfectly seared in a skillet and drenched in irresistible garlic butter. They cook in just 10 minutes!
My steak bites recipe is a 10 minute dinner savior
My family are HUGE steak lovers, but sometimes, a huge steak is a little much for a quick and easy meal. Enter- my favorite steak bites with garlic butter!
I love to whip these up for quick weeknight dinners. They are such a simple way to cook steak, and they go well with almost everything (we love them with all kinds of potatoes!).
My secret trick is searing them in a cast iron skillet- it holds heat incredibly well, so the pan stays hot even after you add the meat, which gives you that deep, even sear. If you prefer to use the air fryer, you may prefer my air fryer steak bites.
★★★★★ REVIEW
“Made this last week and it was so delicious that I’m making it again. I’ve tested it with skirt steak and also a porterhouse steak.” – Suzanne
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Key Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need, along with my kitchen notes. Full measurements are in the recipe card below.
- Steak. Always cut the steak into equal-sized pieces so they cook evenly, thoroughly, and at the same time. Avoid buying pre-cubed steak as it is often made from off-cuts (unless it’s from a butcher). Choose a tender, flavorful steak that fits your budget and has minimal visible fat, such as sirloin, flank, ribeye, tenderloin (filet mignon), or New York strip. I typically use ribeye or flank steak.
- Kosher salt and black pepper. To taste.
- Butter. Melted butter prevents the steak from sticking to the skillet, infuses each piece with rich flavor, and helps it develop a seared crust. You can sub half of it with olive oil, but this dish NEEDS some butter.
- Garlic. I prefer using fresh cloves as opposed to the bottled kind, as the flavor difference is noticeable.
- Parsley. For garnish.
How to make garlic butter steak bites
Step 1- Season: Cut steak into bite-sized pieces, pat dry, and season with salt and pepper.
Step 2- Sear: Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and stir until fragrant. Increase heat, add steak bites in a single layer, and sear until browned on all sides.
Step 3- Rest, then serve: Transfer the bites to a cutting board to rest for a few minutes. Move them to a serving plate, garnish with fresh parsley, then serve!
Arman’s recipe tips
- Use a meat thermometer. A meat thermometer is the most accurate way to check that your steak bites are cooked to your desired temperature. I recommend medium for these steak bites, which have an internal temp between 135-145F. For medium-well done, aim for 150-155F; for well-done, aim for 160F (resting for 5 minutes will raise it up to 165F).
- Flip once. Let the steak bites sear undisturbed for a couple of minutes before flipping just once- moving them around too early stops that deep brown crust from forming.
- Rest the meat. Let the bites rest for 3 to 5 minutes after cooking so the juices can redistribute, leaving you with the juiciest, most tender steak tips.
Garlic Butter Steak Bites
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Ingredients
- 1 pound steak cut into bite-sized pieces * See notes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
Instructions
- Season steak bites with salt and pepper.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Increase heat to high and add steak bites to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until desired doneness. 145F for medium, 155F for medium-well done, and 165F for well done.
- Remove from the heat and let the steak rest for a few minutes before serving.
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What to serve with this
Potatoes and anything starchy are always a welcome addition. Of course, we want them cooked quickly, so I suggest my air fryer smashed potatoes, air fryer baked potato, or air fryer French fries. You can also serve them over some cauliflower mashed potatoes or a classic potato mash.
Very good lunch. Meat with garlic and onion is amazing.
Looks good
Love to see more like this
Made this last week and it was so delicious that I’m making it again!
I’m going to try this with my leftover steak! Thx
Thanks for sharing this Garlic Butter Steak Bites recipe. It looks very delicious. I’ll definitely try this at home.
This deliciousness has blessed my feed.