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Garlic butter steak bites with crispy edges in a skillet

Garlic Butter Steak Bites

Juicy garlic butter steak bites with crispy edges, seared hot and finished in a rich garlic butter sauce in under 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food, Steakhouse
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs sirloin steak cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Optional garnish: parsley

Equipment

  • Cast iron skillet Best for crust
  • Tongs
  • Cutting Board
  • Chef's knife

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat until very hot (almost smoking)
  2. Add steak in a single layer
  3. DO NOT overcrowd — cook in batches if needed
  4. Sear for 2–3 minutes per side without moving
  5. Remove steak from pan and set aside
  6. Lower heat to medium and add butter
  7. Once melted, add garlic and cook for 20–30 seconds
  8. Return steak to skillet and toss in garlic butter
  9. Cook for 1–2 minutes, coating evenly
  10. Remove from heat immediately
  11. Garnish with parsley and serve hot

Notes

  • Don’t overcrowd the pan or the steak will steam instead of sear
  • Sirloin is great, but ribeye works even better for flavor
  • Dry steak = better crust (most important step)
  • Cast iron gives the best results