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steak bites in garlic butter sauce with wooden spoon

Garlic Butter Steak Bites

  • Author: Dan
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Bringing the steak to room temperature: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 Servings 1x

Sink your teeth into these tender, Garlic Butter Steak Bites! Tender steak tossed in our famous garlic parmesan sauce, 15 minute appetizer or dinner recipe that everyone will love!

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Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 pounds top sirloin (see note*)
  • Kosher salt and fresh black pepper for seasoning the steak
  • 4 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

For The Garlic Parmesan Sauce:

  • 1 stick of butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Remove the steak from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to let the steak come to room temperature. Cut the steak into small cubes, slightly bigger than bite sized, and then season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. While the steak is coming to temperature, whisk the ingredients together for the garlic parmesan sauce in a bowl and set aside.
  3. Heat a cast iron or a stainless steel skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil to the skillet. Add the steak in a single layer leaving room around the pieces to properly sear. (See the post for more instructions on properly searing the beef) Cook the steak for 2-3 minutes until nicely browned. Turn the steak bites over and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the second side.
  4. Remove the steak bites from the skillet to a bowl and cover with foil. Carefully wipe out the skillet and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Repeat the searing process with the remaining steak until all the steak is seared.
  5. Place all the steak bites back to the skillet and turn the heat to low. Add in a few scoops of the garlic parmesan butter sauce until you get the consistency that you like. NOTE: You might not need all of the sauce. Toss the steak bites in the sauce until the butter is melted.
  6. Serve immediately topped with more fresh parsley and parmesan cheese if desired.

Recipe Notes

You can use a few different types of steak for these steak bites, top sirloin is our go to mainly because it’s affordable and also delicious. But you can also use different cuts of steak like strip steak, rib eye and even tenderloin.

  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Stove Top
  • Cuisine: American