Description
A quick and savory game day appetizer featuring tender steak bites seared in a skillet and tossed in a rich, garlicky herb butter sauce. Ready in just 10 minutes with no marinating required.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Sirloin or Ribeye steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 tbsp Unsalted butter, sliced into pats
- 3–4 cloves Fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp Freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tbsp Olive oil or avocado oil
- 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the steak cubes dry with paper towels and season generously with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Heat a large skillet (preferably cast-iron) over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
- Add steak bites to the pan in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side until browned but still pink inside. Remove steak from the pan and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add the butter slices to the same pan and let them melt slowly.
- Once butter is mostly melted, add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned.
- Return the steak bites to the pan and toss to coat evenly in the garlic butter sauce.
- Sprinkle chopped parsley over the steak and toss for another 30 seconds.
- Serve immediately while hot, spooning any remaining sauce over the top.
Notes
Ensure steak is patted very dry before cooking to achieve a good sear. Cut steak against the grain for maximum tenderness. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary. If the butter starts to brown too quickly, remove the pan from the heat momentarily. For a dairy-free option, substitute butter with olive oil.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/4 of
- Calories: 225
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Protein: 15
Keywords: cowboy butter, steak bites, game day appetizer, quick dinner, 10 minute recipe, garlic butter steak, easy appetizer, high protein snack