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Garlic Butter Steak Bites

Tender cubes of sirloin seared in garlic butter with fresh herbs

⏱️ Prep: 15min🍳 Cook: 10min⏰ Total: 25min👥 Serves: 2🌡️ hot
✓ gluten-free✓ keto✓ low-carb
⚠️ Contains: 🥛 Dairy

Ingredients

  • 1 lbsirloin steak(cut into 1-inch cubes)
  • 4 tbspbutter(divided)
  • 4 clovesgarlic(minced)
  • 1 tbspfresh rosemary(chopped)
  • 1 tbspfresh thyme(chopped)
  • 1 tbspolive oil
  • kosher salt and pepper
  • flaky sea salt(for finishing)

📝 Make Ahead

Must be cooked and served immediately.

Instructions

  1. Pat steak cubes dry and season generously with salt and pepper
  2. Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet over high heat
  3. Add steak in single layer - work in batches to avoid crowding
  4. Sear without moving for 2 minutes until browned
  5. Flip and sear 1-2 minutes more for medium-rare
  6. Transfer to plate
  7. Reduce heat to medium, add remaining butter and garlic
  8. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds
  9. Add herbs and return steak to pan, tossing to coat
  10. Serve immediately with toothpicks, finished with flaky salt

💡 Pro Tips

Dry steak thoroughly for best sear. Don't crowd the pan or meat will steam. Let the meat sear undisturbed to develop crust. Medium-rare to medium is ideal for tender bites. The garlic butter should be made in the same pan to capture fond. Serve immediately while hot.

📜 History

Steak bites bring the steakhouse experience into casual, shareable format. The high-heat searing creates a flavorful crust while keeping the interior tender and juicy. Finishing with garlic butter and fresh herbs adds restaurant-quality richness.

🍸 Pairs Well With

Also pairs well with:

red-winebourbonscotchold-fashioned