1 Irresistible Steak Bites with Garlic Butter That Melt in Your Mouth

Garlic, Butter & a Sizzling Love Story

I’m telling you, these steak bites with garlic butter hit the pan with such a sizzling roar that it scared the dog. Literally. And the smell? Buttery, garlicky beef bliss drifting through the kitchen like a siren song. By the time I turned around, my teenager had paused his game (miracle!) and wandered into the kitchen asking if it was “date night dinner.”

It all started with one lonely sirloin in the fridge and a craving for something quick, juicy, and flavorful. No fancy marinade, no oven marathon. Just hot pan, butter, and garlic making steak magic in under 15 minutes. 👏

❤️ Why We’re Obsessed with Steak Bites with Garlic Butter

If weeknight dinner stress had an arch-nemesis, it would be these steak bites with garlic butter. They’re:

• 🔥 Fast: 15 minutes from fridge to fork
• 🧄 Flavor-packed: Loaded with garlic butter goodness
• 🥩 Protein-rich: Juicy steak cubes = happy bellies
• 🧼 Minimal cleanup: One-pan wonder

When you’re craving comfort food without turning the kitchen upside down, these garlic steak bites come to the rescue. Bonus? They double as incredible steak appetizers when you’re hosting.

Need more dinner inspo? Try our easy chicken casseroles for busy weeknights—equally fuss-free and family-approved.

Garlic Butter Steak Bites

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• Author: jessica

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These Garlic Butter Steak Bites are quick, juicy, and totally addictive. Seared until golden and drenched in garlicky butter, they’re ready in 15 minutes and perfect for dinner, parties, or straight-from-the-skillet snacking. No grill, no marinade, no fuss.

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Ingredients

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• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ▢1½ pound sirloin steak (cut into bite size pieces, or strip loin, tenderloin, strip steak or rib eye)
• ▢½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• ▢½ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
• ▢2 tablespoons butter (unsalted)
• ▢4 cloves garlic (minced)
• ▢¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• ▢1 tablespoon parsley (fresh, chopped)

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Instructions

1. Add the olive oil to a large skillet and heat it over high heat. Make sure the olive oil is hot, then add the steak pieces to it. Season them generously with salt and pepper.
2. Cook for at least 2 minutes before stirring the steak pieces. You want to make sure you get a good sear on them. Continue cooking for another 2 minutes until they’re golden brown. If your skillet isn’t big enough, you may need to do this batches.
3. Transfer the steak bites to a plate and in the same skillet add the butter. Turn the heat down to a medium and after the butter has melted, add the garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 30 seconds while stirring, just until the garlic becomes aromatic and starts to brown.
4. Pour the garlic butter over the steak bites and toss well. Garnish with parsley and serve.

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Notes

Pat the steak dry before cooking, no moisture = better crust.

Use a hot pan and don’t stir too soon, let it sear.

Garlic goes in after the steak to avoid burning.

Don’t overcrowd the pan, cook in batches if needed.

Red pepper flakes are optional, but they give a nice little kick.

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Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1serving
• Calories: 316kcal (16%)
• Sodium: 389mg (17%)
• Fat: 17g (26%)
• Saturated Fat: 7g (44%)
• Carbohydrates: 1g
• Protein: 37g (74%)
• Cholesterol: 119mg (40%)

🛒 Ingredients & Expert Tips

What You’ll Need:

• 1½ lbs sirloin steak (or ribeye, tenderloin, strip)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional kick)
• Salt and pepper
• Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Steak Bite Pro Tips:

• Pat your steak dry: A dry surface = crispy, caramelized sear.
• Go cast iron: Best skillet for pan seared steak bites—bar none.
• High heat only: That high heat sear gives you those tasty brown edges.
• Add garlic later: Burnt garlic = bitter sadness. Sauté it gently in butter after steak is cooked.

Want to make sure your meat is perfectly cooked? Check the USDA’s safe steak internal temperature guide.

👩‍🍳 How to Cook Steak Bites with Garlic Butter

This steak skillet recipe is buttery, garlicky, and full of flavor in every bite. Here’s how to make it sing:

Step 1: Sear the Steak

• Cut into 1-inch bite size steak cubes.
• Season generously with salt and pepper.
• Heat olive oil in your cast iron skillet until smoking hot.
• Sear steak in a single layer for 1–2 minutes per side. Don’t move them around too much!

🔥 Don’t overcrowd the pan—it’ll steam instead of sear. If needed, cook in batches.

Step 2: Garlic Butter Magic

• Remove steak and lower heat.
• Add butter and sauté garlic and red pepper flakes for about 30 seconds. This is where the butter garlic sauce builds real flavor.
• Stir continuously to prevent burning and keep that garlic infused butter silky and smooth.

Step 3: Coat & Serve

• Return steak bites to pan, toss them in the garlic butter, and top with parsley.

The result? Seared sirloin bites that are tender, juicy, and loaded with flavor. It’s the kind of dish that makes you feel like a kitchen rockstar—without breaking a sweat. 🤘

🍽️ What to Serve with Steak Bites with Garlic Butter

Looking to round out the meal? Here are perfect pairings:

Classic Companions:

• Creamy mashed potatoes
• Steamed jasmine rice
• Toasty baguette slices (for mopping up butter)

Keto Favorites:

• Roasted green beans
• Garlic butter cauliflower rice
• Baked zucchini fries

Pair these garlic herb steak bites with a glass of red wine, a cozy playlist, and someone who’ll do the dishes. 🙌

For more low-carb love, check out our creamy, protein-packed meat casseroles—same comfort, new flavor vibe.

♻️ Leftovers? Here’s How to Store & Reheat

While best served fresh, you can store leftover steak bites with garlic butter:

• Fridge: Up to 3 days in an airtight container
• Reheat: In a skillet with a bit of butter, on low heat (not the microwave!)

Microwaving ruins texture—trust me. I tried once, and even my teenager noticed. 🫠

❓FAQ: Real Talk About Steak Bites

👋 Final Bites

That’s it! Quick, easy, and full of flavor—steak bites with garlic butter are your new weeknight MVP. Trust me, make this once and you’ll be hooked. 💥