Garlic Butter Steak Bites
Simple to make and high in protein, these garlic butter steak bites come together in one skillet.
Servings 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 to 1 ¼ pounds top sirloin, tri-tip, ribeye, or strip steak
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
Instructions
- Cut the steak into 1-inch cubes and pat dry with paper towels.
- Season the steak evenly with salt, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large stainless steel or cast-iron skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until the oil is shimmering and hot.
- Add the steak to the skillet in a single layer, leaving space between each piece. Cook undisturbed for 4–5 minutes to develop a deep, golden sear.
- Flip the steak bites and cook for another 4–5 minutes, until browned and the internal temperature reaches 140–145°F for medium.
- Transfer the steak to a plate to rest while you make the garlic butter.
- Discard the excess oil from the skillet and reduce the heat to medium-low. Add unsalted butter and minced garlic cloves, stirring for 2–3 minutes, until the garlic is fragrant and softened, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Return the steak bites to the skillet and toss until evenly coated in the garlic butter. Serve warm.
Notes
Use a stainless steel or cast-iron skillet for the best sear. Nonstick pans won't get hot enough to develop a good crust.
Don't crowd the steak in your pan. If your pan is small, sear in two batches so the pieces have room to brown instead of steam.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.04g
