Garlic Butter Steak Bites

5 from 11 votes

These garlic butter steak bites are tender, juicy, and ready in under 30 minutes! Perfect for quick dinners, appetizers, and so much more. Watch the video below to see how I make this in my kitchen.

Prep Time10

Cook Time8

Total Time18

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Garlic Butter Steak Bites, Steak Bites, Steak Recipe

Servings: servings

Author: Lisa Bryan

Equipment

Staub Cast Iron Skillet One of my go-to cast iron skillets for searing steak.

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds steak (ribeye, sirloin, or filet mignon) cut into bite-sized pieces
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 tablespoons butter
1 medium shallot finely diced (about ¼ cup)
6 garlic cloves minced
¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley (or other fresh tender herbs like oregano or thyme)

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Instructions

Season the steak. Pat the cubed steak dry with a paper towel, then season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Sear the steak. Heat a large cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the oil. After the oil starts shimmering, add the steak bites in a single layer. Sear for about 1 to 2 minutes on each side, until browned. Then remove the steak to a plate.
Make the garlic butter sauce. Reduce the heat to medium-low, then add the butter, shallot, and garlic, and saute for 1 minute.
Finish the steak bites. Add the steak bites back to the pan and stir with the garlic butter sauce to coat. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the chopped parsley.

Video

Notes

I prefer to use a cast-iron skillet for a really good sear and to enhance the garlic butter sauce. But you can also use stainless steel as long as you preheat the pan correctly.
Storing leftovers in the fridge: These steak bites are best enjoyed fresh, but if you have leftovers, let them cool completely before storing them. Place them in an airtight container and refrigerate for 3 to 4 days.
Freezing for later: To retain the steak's quality, I like freezing it with any leftover butter sauce in the pan. This will help keep the steak bites moist and flavorful when reheating. Then, let them cool completely before storing them away in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
The best way to reheat steak bites: Although microwaving is easier, it can result in tough, chewy steak. Instead, warm them in a skillet over medium heat with a bit of butter or olive oil to retain their texture and flavor.

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