Description
These Garlic Butter Steak Bites are a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender steak pieces seared to perfection and coated in a rich garlic butter sauce with a hint of spice. Ideal for a fast and satisfying meal, they're garnished with fresh parsley and green onions for a burst of color and freshness.
Ingredients
Steak Bites
- 2 pounds of steak, cut into small bite-size pieces
- ½ tablespoon avocado oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter or ghee
- 6 cloves minced garlic
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- Green onion, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the steak bites: In a bowl, season the steak pieces evenly with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using, then stir until all the pieces are well coated with the seasoning.
- Sear the steak: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the avocado oil. Once hot, place the steak pieces in a single layer in the skillet. Allow them to cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally to brown all sides. Depending on skillet size, cook in batches to avoid overcrowding. Remove the browned steak from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté garlic in butter: Carefully pour off any accumulated water from the skillet. Add butter or ghee to the pan and let it melt over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, but not browned.
- Combine and finish cooking: Return the seared steak bites to the skillet with the garlic butter sauce. Cook together for 1-2 more minutes, stirring continuously to coat the steak in the rich garlic butter. Remove the pan from heat, then stir in the chopped parsley for freshness.
- Garnish and serve: Transfer the steak bites to a serving dish, garnish with sliced green onions, and serve immediately to enjoy the warm, flavorful bites at their best.
Notes
- Choose a tender cut of steak like sirloin, ribeye, or strip steak for best results.
- Make sure your skillet is hot before adding the steak to achieve a good sear.
- Do not overcrowd the pan when searing; doing so will steam the meat instead of browning it.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes according to your desired spice level.
- For a dairy-free version, use ghee or a vegan butter substitute.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
