Garlic Butter Steak Bites

Garlic Butter Steak Bites are a perfect blend of savory and rich flavors, offering versatility and melt-in-your-mouth goodness. Whether served as a delicious appetizer or as the main dish paired with your favorite sides, they are sure to elevate any meal.

Ingredients to Make Garlic Butter Steak Bites Recipe

When it comes to quick and easy meals, steak bites might not be the first thing you think of. While steak is often seen as a more indulgent entrée, these bite-sized pieces are surprisingly simple to prepare, with minimal effort for a mouthwatering result. Our family’s weekday favorites include teriyaki steak bites sautéed with green pepper and onion, and tender sirloin steak tips paired with creamy mushrooms. When you find steak on sale, it’s the perfect opportunity to stock your freezer with this simple, yet impressive meal, that’s fit for any busy day or entertaining. Checkout this quick view of ingredients you’ll need to make easy Garlic Butter Steak Bites: (Scroll down for the full printable recipe card.)

• Steak – You can use beef tenderloin, top sirloin, new york strip steak or ribeye steakvcut into 3/4-1-inch cubes.
• Oil – Olive oil for cooking the steak along with butter.
• Butter – You’ll need additional butter to make the garlic butter sauce.
• Seasonings – Sea salt (or kosher salt) and freshly cracked black pepper.
• Sauce – Worcestershire sauce or teriyaki for a hint of Asian flavor.
• Garlic – Large garlic cloves gives the saucxe its signature flavor.
• Fresh Herbs – Fresh Italian parsley.

How to Make the BEST Garlic Butter Steak Bites Recipe

• Heat Oil and Butter – In a large heavy bottomed skillet heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat.
• Steak Cubes – Add steak cubes to the skillet. Season with salt, pepper and a few dashes of teriyaki sauce or Worcestershire sauce. Cook until the steak forms a crust. about 2 minutes.
• Butter – Melt remaining reserved butter in a microwave safe dish. Set aside.
• Garlic – Turn the steak and drizzle with melted butter. Add garlic. Cook per the cook time in the recipe adjusting to your desired level of doneness and size of pieces. Stir to evenly coat steak with butter and garlic.
• Serve – Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately as an entrée or as an appetizer with toothpicks.

Kitchen Equipment to Make Easy Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Worcestershire Sauce

• Sharp knife and cutting board to prep the steak and parsley.
• Measuring cups and spoons.
• Garlic press for prepping the garlic. You can also do this on the chopping board with a sharp knife.
• Large cast-iron skillet or 12-inch heavy bottomed skillet will give you the best char.
• Tongs for flipping the steak.

Recipe Variations, Tips and Substitutions

• Cuts of Beef – This recipe can be made with your favorite steak. If your budget doesn’t allow for filet mignon, rest assured these tender steak bites can be made with a less expensive cut of beef. Some cuts will cook more quickly than others, so keep an eye on the pan.
• Olive Oil and Butter – Using a combination of both olive oil and butter will prevent the milk solids in the butter from burning while cooking the steak. You can use only oil at this point and save the butter for the sauce if preferred.
• A Hot Pan Will Give You the Steak Bites the Best Char – To get the char on the steak bites start with a smoking hot pan. This is where cast iron is perfect for searing steaks, chicken, pork and beyond.
• Don’t Move the Steak Around – To get the perfect sear, don’t move the cubed steak bites around. Let them sear and form a crust then use tongs to flip and sear the other side. Avoid stirring the steak bites, but rather turn them to char to perfection on all sides.
• Sauce – You can use Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce or teriyaki sauce.
• Adjust the Cooking Time As Needed – The cooking time should be adjusted according to the size of the pieces being cooked, cooking the steak to your desired doneness.
• Fresh Herbs – You can use fresh thyme, rosemary or chives in place of parsley.
• Chicken – See my recipe for Garlic Butter Chicken here.

Storage and Leftovers

• Leftovers – Store leftover Garlic Butter Steak Bites in an airtight container chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheating – Reheat over medium heat in a non-stick skillet just until heated through, don’t overcook.
• Serving Options – Serve these as an appetizer, as an entrée, in wraps, quesadillas or create your own steak salad.
• Freezer – You can freeze leftover garlic steak bites for up to 1 month. Thaw in the fridge and reheat in a nonstick skillet or in a 325°F air fryer just until heated through.

Side Dishes to Serve with Steak Bites

We all have our favorite dishes to serve alongside steak. Whether it’s a simple baked potato and fresh salad or creamed spinach and roasted potatoes to round things out. Other dishes you may like to try:

• When serving these steak bites as an Entrée you may like to serve:
• Classic Wedge Salad drizzled with bleu cheese dressing.
• Crockpot Mac and Cheese simmers in your slow cooker on busy oven days.
• Teriyaki Rice Pilaf with Mushrooms and Onion is flavorful and delicious
• Slow Cooked Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole is simple to make.
• When serving these steak bites as an Appetizer:
• Japanese Steakhouse Yum Yum Sauce for dipping.
• A big batch of Comeback Sauce a Southern staple for dipping french fries, popcorn chicken, onion rings and more.
• See also Horseradish Sauce from Natasha’s Kitchen.

 

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Helpful Kitchen Items:

• Skillet
• Measuring Set
• Kitchen Utensils
• Knives and Chopping Board