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Cooked steak bites with garlic butter arranged on a white plate, each topped with a spoonful of garlic herb butter, with melted juices pooling at the bottom.

steak bites with garlic butter

Juicy, tender steak bites with garlic butter to perfection in a hot cast iron skillet, then tossed in rich garlic butter for a restaurant-quality dinner ready in just 15 minutes. A family favorite that tastes like a steakhouse meal but cooks faster than takeout.
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Prep Time 9 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
2 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Steakhouse-style
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Amount Unit Name Notes
  • 1.5 lb Sirloin steak Or ribeye/New York strip
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt To taste
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper Freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder Enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika Adds color + smokiness
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil For hot skillet searing
  • Garlic Butter
  • Amount Unit Name Notes
  • 4 tablespoon Unsalted butter Divided
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced Fresh preferred
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley Chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Optional but amazing
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon juice Optional finish

Equipment

  • 1 Cast iron skillet (Best for high-heat searing)
  • 1 Sharp chef's knife (For clean steak cuts)
  • 1 Cutting Board (Wood or plastic)
  • 1 Tongs (For flipping steak quickly)
  • 1 Measuring Spoons (Accurate seasoning)
  • 1 Small bowl (For mixing seasonings)

Method
 

  1. Pat steak dry with paper towels, then cut into 1-inch cubes.
  2. Season steak bites with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. prep
  3. Heat cast iron skillet over high heat until smoking hot.
  4. Add olive oil and swirl to coat the pan.
  5. Add steak in a single layer (do not overcrowd). Sear 2 minutes without moving.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 33gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 620mgPotassium: 480mgVitamin A: 650IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 3.2mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

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