Description
Tender Steak Bites in Garlic Butter: Juicy sirloin, seared to perfection in flavorful garlic butter. Quick, indulgent, and irresistibly savory.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds (680g) sirloin steak or ribeye, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil
- 4 tablespoons (56g) unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon (3g) fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 teaspoon (1g) fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon (5g) salt
- ½ teaspoon (1g) freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon (0.5g) red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons (8g) fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Steak Begin by cutting your steak into uniform 1-inch cubes, ensuring they’ll cook evenly. Pat the pieces thoroughly dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Season generously with salt and pepper, tossing to coat all sides evenly. Allow the meat to rest at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before cooking to promote even cooking from edge to center.
- Step 2: Sear the Steak Bites Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat until it’s smoking hot. Add the olive oil and swirl to coat. Working in batches if necessary, add the steak bites to the pan without overcrowding. Let them sear undisturbed for about 1 minute until deeply browned on the first side. Using tongs, quickly flip each piece to sear the remaining sides, about 30 seconds per side for medium-rare. The entire cooking process should take 2-3 minutes for perfect medium-rare bites.
- Step 3: Create the Garlic Butter Sauce Reduce the heat to medium-low and transfer the seared steak bites to a plate. Add the butter to the same skillet, allowing it to melt completely. Once melted, add the minced garlic, stirring constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned. Immediately add the soy sauce, rosemary, and thyme, stirring to combine as the mixture bubbles and intensifies.
- Step 4: Finish the Dish Return the steak bites and any accumulated juices to the skillet, tossing to coat each piece thoroughly in the garlic butter sauce. Cook for an additional 30 seconds, just long enough for the flavors to meld together. The steak should remain tender and juicy. Remove from heat and sprinkle with red pepper flakes if using and fresh parsley. Serve immediately with lemon wedges for a bright, acidic contrast to the rich, buttery sauce.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg