These seared steak bites are cubes of sirloin steak cooked to perfection in a garlic butter sauce. An easy meal or party snack that’s ready in just minutes!
If you’ve got meat lovers in your life, you HAVE to try these garlic butter steak bites. They’re amazing simply eaten out of the pan with toothpicks, or serve them over mashed potatoes for a hearty dinner option.
Raise your hand if you love steak! These steak bites are a super fun way to get your meat fix, my kids ask for them constantly. Not to mention, steak and garlic butter are just a perfect combination, wouldn’t you agree?
How to make steak bites with garlic butter
This recipe uses sirloin steak cut into small pieces. I chose sirloin because it’s tender and flavorful, but it’s not super expensive. Other great choices would be tenderloin, rib eye, or New York strip steak. The steak pieces are cooked with olive oil, butter, garlic, salt, pepper and sprinkled with parsley. That’s it!
The key to this recipe is an insanely hot pan so that you get a nice crust on your meat. Butter can burn at high temperatures, so I typically start the meat in a little olive oil for the browning factor, then add butter for flavor. A cast iron skillet is a great choice for these steak bites as that type of pan can get REALLY hot!
The steak only needs to cook for a few minutes, and the garlic gets added at the end so it doesn’t burn. Add a little parsley for flavor and color, and you’ve got an amazingly delicious appetizer or main course.
When I made these steak bites, my kids and I all grabbed some toothpicks and ate the meat as a snack straight from the pan. It also makes a unique main course over potatoes or with a side of bread to sop up all that garlic butter. However you serve these steak bites, everyone is sure to love them!
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Steak Bites with Garlic Butter
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 lbs sirloin steak cut into small cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon minced parsley
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over high heat. Season the steak with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place the steak in the pan in a single layer; you may have to work in batches depending on the size of your pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Repeat with remaining meat if needed.
- Add the butter and garlic to the pan; cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring to coat the meat in the sauce.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Notes
- If you don't have sirloin, you can also use tenderloin, rib eye, or strip steak.
Remona says
I have now made this twice. I make fettuccine to go with them. It is delish. I have a very picky brother so when he likes something, I know it is a great recipe.
Joanne says
Salt or unsalt Butter ?
Sara says
I use salted butter but unsalted butter will also work!
Remona says
I use unsalted butter this way I control the salt.
kathleen fitzpatrick says
Can these be made in the morning and reheated at the end of day – or the next day
Sara says
These are best served fresh, as the steak can get tough when it’s reheated.
Doreen Carlson says
I have maxecthis recipe twice now…once adding shrimp and tonight substituted pork tenderloin for the steak! Outstanding recipe! Love love love it
Julie says
Made this for dinner tonight – my husband and daughter could live off of meat and sweets – EVERYONE ate and raved about it! There were some leftovers but those were eaten during a second round of dinner tonight! Recipe is very simple and super delicious! Thank you! I look forward to searching more of your recipes!
Helen says
Made these tonight and they were delicious! Super easy:) Hubby and I ate every bite.
Amy says
Loved it! Made this for dinner with egg noodles and it was delicious 😋
D says
I don’t have a cast iron, could a regular heavier pan be okay to use?
Sara says
Yes that’s totally fine!
Lisa says
Whoa those look DELISH! I gotta make these! Thanks for the recipe!
Carl says
I tried the recipe and found out how easy to make, I served over egg noodles and Garlic bread, had a plate of sliced onion that I chopped up and sauté then added to garlic butter B4 Tossing with *precooked beef cubes.
Thank you
Carl
* going to do with chicken cubes over rice sometime.
Rachel says
This was sooo yummy! I can’t wair to make it for my extended family 🙂 they will think I’m a master chef. Thank you!!
Debbie Grable says
Made these for dinner tonight, they are so delicious. We all loved them. Thanks for sharing a wonderful recipe.
Sara says
So glad to hear you enjoyed it, thank you for reporting back!
Gayle says
Thank you so much. I rarely make new recipes that my family will eat again. So simple. Paired with wide egg noodles. Made a really quick dinner!
Mitch Fahrer says
I have a tendency to try a new recipe and 9 times out of 10, it never turns out as delicious as described. Except this one. What a wonderfully pleasant surprise. Easy, quick, and absolutely delicious. I can see how this dish can easily be an hors d’oeuvre or a main dish. I couldn’t resist snacking with a toothpick on the first batch while waiting for the second to finish. This will definitely be a hit with my family. Thanks so much for sharing!
Sara says
So glad you enjoyed it, thanks so much for reporting back!
Ceara says
Any modifications if I were to cook using an instant pot? These sound delicious!
Sara says
You’d have to be really careful in an Instant Pot not to overcook your meat, I’ve only made it on the stove top!
Mackharper36 says
Can use egg noodles
Jennifer says
Made this to go with a rice dish. SUPER YUM! And super easy 🙂 thank you so much for posting this
Sara says
So glad to hear you enjoyed it, thanks for reporting back!
Dave says
You mention that the skillet should be heated very hot, yet in your video you are cooking with what appears to be a not very hot skillet. No indication that your steak bits are cooking at all, I would expect to see some spatter or smoke or something. Can I start out with just a warm skillet?
Sara says
To get the best browned crust on your meat, you’ll want to use a hot pan. I’m not sure what you mean by a warm skillet?
Bethany says
So incredibly easy to make, and extremely tasty! Thank you so much for sharing this 💓
Sara says
Glad you enjoyed them, thanks for reporting back!