Garlic Butter Steak Bites (Printable View)

Seared sirloin cubes glazed in garlic butter—ready in 20 minutes for a savory low-carb main or appetizer.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1 pound sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes

→ Seasonings

02 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
04 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

→ Garlic Butter Sauce

05 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
06 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
08 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

→ For Serving

09 - Flaky sea salt
10 - Extra chopped parsley

# How-To Steps:

01 - Pat steak cubes dry with paper towels. Season evenly with kosher salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
02 - Heat a large skillet or cast-iron pan over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon butter. Once melted and foaming, add half the steak cubes in a single layer. Sear for 1 to 2 minutes per side until well browned and just cooked through. Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining steak, adding a small amount of oil if needed.
03 - Reduce heat to medium-low. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter and minced garlic to the pan. Cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
04 - Return all steak bites to the pan. Toss gently to coat thoroughly with the garlic butter sauce. Stir in chopped parsley and fresh thyme leaves if using.
05 - Serve immediately, garnished with flaky sea salt and extra chopped parsley if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick enough for a busy night, but so decadent it feels like a splurge.
  • The garlicky butter sauce clings to every bite and begs to be mopped up with bread or rice.
02 -
  • Trying to sear all the steak at once will steam the meat and rob you of that glorious crust—small batches are your friend.
  • If you rush the garlic, it can burn and turn bitter, so keep the heat gentle when it hits the pan.
03 -
  • Browning the steak in batches is the magic behind those crispy edges and tender middles.
  • A last swirl of butter just before serving brings everything together for a restaurant-worthy finish.

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