Description
Garlic Butter Steak Bites are a quick and delicious dinner option featuring tender ribeye cubes seared to perfection and tossed in a rich, flavorful garlic butter sauce with herbs and spices. Ready in just 15 minutes, this recipe offers a perfect balance of juicy steak bites coated in a savory sauce that pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes or a fresh salad.
Ingredients
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Steak and Seasonings
- 1 lb Ribeye Steak (Sirloin or filet mignon can be used as substitutes)
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt (Adjust according to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper (Season generously based on preference)
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (Adjust based on spice preference)
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (Ensure at room temperature for easy mixing)
- 3 cloves Garlic (Finely minced)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice (Optional lemon zest can add extra zing)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (Chopped, for garnishing)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Chives (Can be swapped with dried chives)
- 1 tablespoon Avocado Oil (Can also use olive oil)
Instructions
- Prepare the Steak: Cut your room temperature ribeye into 1 to 1.5-inch cubes. Pat them dry thoroughly to ensure proper searing, then season generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Sear the Steak Bites: Heat 1 tablespoon of avocado oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak cubes and sear them for about 1-2 minutes on each side. The goal is to brown the outside while keeping the center pink and juicy.
- Add the Garlic Butter Sauce Ingredients: Lower the heat slightly, then add the unsalted butter to the skillet. Stir in the minced garlic, chopped parsley, fresh chives, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, paprika, and red pepper flakes, combining all to create a rich sauce.
- Coat and Finish Cooking: Return the steak bites to the skillet and toss them in the garlic butter sauce until well coated. Cook for an additional minute to meld flavors and ensure the steak is perfectly heated through.
- Plate and Garnish: Serve the garlic butter steak bites immediately while hot. Garnish with extra fresh parsley or herbs as desired. This dish pairs excellently with mashed potatoes or a fresh green salad.
Notes
- Use room temperature steak to ensure even cooking and better searing.
- Pat steak cubes dry before seasoning for a crispier crust.
- Adjust red pepper flakes according to your heat preference.
- Fresh herbs like parsley and chives add brightness and freshness to the rich sauce.
- Serve immediately since the steak bites are best enjoyed hot and fresh.
- Substitute avocado oil with olive oil if preferred.
