Garlic Butter Steak Bites

# What You Need:

→ Steak

01 - 1.5 lbs sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes

02 - 1 tsp kosher salt

03 - 1/2 tsp black pepper

→ Garlic Butter Sauce

04 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter

05 - 4 cloves garlic, finely minced

06 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

07 - 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

→ For Cooking

08 - 1 tbsp olive oil

# Directions:

01 - Pat steak cubes dry with paper towels. Season evenly with kosher salt and black pepper.

02 - Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add olive oil and swirl to coat the surface evenly.

03 - Arrange steak cubes in a single layer without overcrowding. Sear for 2 minutes without moving, then turn to brown all sides, approximately 2 to 3 minutes more for medium-rare. Transfer steak bites to a plate and cover loosely.

04 - Reduce heat to medium-low. Add butter to the skillet. When melted, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant without browning.

05 - Return steak bites to the skillet and toss to coat thoroughly in the garlic butter. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and crushed red pepper flakes if desired.

06 - Serve immediately, spooning pan sauce over the steak bites.

# Expert Hints:

01 -

Ready in 20 minutes but tastes like you spent an hour on dinner.
The garlic butter sauce does all the heavy lifting—it's forgiving and incredibly hard to mess up.
Works as a fancy appetizer, quick weeknight main, or even next-day lunch over salad.

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Don't overcrowd the skillet—if the cubes are touching, they steam instead of sear, and you'll lose that beautiful crust that makes this dish shine.
The garlic burns in seconds once it hits hot butter, so medium-low heat is non-negotiable here, even though it feels slow.

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