Garlic Butter Steak Bites

Course Appetizer, Beef, Main Course

Cuisine American, Southern

Keyword garlic-butter-steak-bites, garlic-butter-steak-bites-with-worcestershire-sauce, steak-bites

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 6

Resting time 5

Total Time 26

Servings servings

Calories 480kcal

2 lb beef tenderloin, top sirloin steak, new york strip steak or ribeye steak cut into 3/4-1-inch cubes
1 Tbsp olive oil
7 Tbsp unsalted butter divided use
1 tsp sea salt (or kosher salt) adjust amount to your taste
1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
few dashes Worcestershire sauce or Teriyaki sauce optional
4 large cloves garlic minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley

In a large heavy bottomed skillet heat olive oil and 1 Tbsp butter over medium-high heat.
Add steak cubes to the hot skillet in a single layer. Season with salt, black pepper and a few dashes of Worcestershire sauce or teriyaki sauce. Cook until the steak forms a crust about 2 minutes. (Depending on the skillet size, you may need to cook in batches.)
While steak cooks, melt remaining 6 Tbsp butter in a microwave safe dish. Set aside.
Use tongs to turn the steak pieces then drizzle with the melted butter. Add garlic.
Cook an additional 2 minutes. (Or for 4-6 minutes total) Adjust according to your desired level of doneness and the size of the pieces of steak. Mix well to evenly coat steak with butter and garlic. Remove from heat.
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately as an entree or as an appetizer with toothpicks.

- 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 on all sides.

- 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, sprigs of rosemary or chives in place of parsley.