Garlic Butter Steak Bites - Easy Sirloin Steak Recipes (2024)

These easy garlic butter steak bites taste like they were made at an expensive restaurant. Bite-size pieces of steak are seared until perfectly crispy and then smothered in a flavorful garlic butter sauce.The best part is these juicy steak bites are ready in under 20 minutes. Making it an amazing recipe for busy weeknights.

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There’s no meal quite as satisfying as one that tastes like you spent all evening preparing it, but that actually only took you a few minutes. This is one of those meals.

This recipe takes just a few minutes to come together, but the flavor and texture is incredible. Serve these steak bites as an easy weeknight dinner or whip them up in no time for an at-home date night.

🧾Ingredient Notes

This recipe only uses a handful of ingredients so don't skip- you need each one to get the best flavor. First, let's start with our steak!

What steak to use for steak bites?

I prefer to use beef sirloin steak or a tri-tip roast.

While I love a New York strip steak, a marbled rib eye, beef tenderloin, or even filet mignon. I prefer to save these fancy cuts for grilling and special occasions. This simple recipe can be budget-friendly if you choose, but at the end of the day, you can use your favorite cut of meat.

Salt and Pepper - You’ll season the steak and the garlic butter with salt and pepper. Start with less, then add more to taste.

Oil - I use vegetable oil, but any other neutral-flavored oil will work.

Fresh Garlic - Use freshly minced garlic for the best flavor. This is not a time for garlic powder, this is a garlic-forward dish.

Beef Stock - A flavorful base for our garlic butter sauce.

Butter - I use unsalted butter so I can control the saltiness of the finished product. If you only have salted butter, I recommend adding less yourself.

Worcestershire Sauce - Adds a salty, umami flavor that’s perfect for steak bites.You can substitute tamari (gluten-free soy sauce).

Fresh Chives - A sprinkle of fresh chives is the perfect garnish to finish off the steak. You can use fresh parsley or any green herb you like.

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⏲️How to Make Garlic Butter Steak Bites

These simple steak bites taste like decadence, but they come together so quickly! I recommend gathering your ingredients and measuring each item before starting. This will prevent the meat from becoming overcooked while you are grabbing and measuring for the sauce.

Step 1 - Sear the Steak

You want to cut your steak into bit size pieces, about a 1-inch cube. Season the steak with salt and pepper, and gently toss with your hands to spread the seasoning around. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add the steak in one single layer. Work in batches if needed to ensure an even sear on each side. Cook until browned on all sides, turning occasionally. Transfer to a platter and repeat with the remaining steak.

Step 2 - Make the Garlic Butter

Once the steak is seared, reduce the heat to medium and add the garlic to the skillet. Do not wipe out the skillet, just add the garlic directly to the steak juices. Cook and stir for 30 seconds, then add in the beef broth, cold butter, and Worcestershire sauce.

Use a wooden spoon to scrape up the brown bits at the bottom of the pan. Use the spoon to stir in the butter and help it emulsify. Taste and season with salt and pepper, as needed. You can add red pepper flakes if you like a little extra heat.

Step 3 - Combine and Serve

Add the cooked steak back to the skillet, toss to coat with the garlic butter sauce, then garnish with chives and serve.

🥗What to Serve with Steak Bites

These garlic steak bites are so versatile! Serve them with any of your favorite side dishes!

A few of my favorites include Boursin mashed potatoes, chimichurri rice, or Greek lemon roasted potatoes for a hardy option.

On the veggie side of things, you can keep the garlic lovers theme going with sauteed garlic green beans, or keep it complimentary with balsamic roasted mushrooms and sauteed rainbow chard with lemon and garlic.

🌡️Storing Leftovers

These steak bites are best hot out of the pan, but any leftovers will last in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

To reheat, thaw overnight in the fridge if frozen, then warm back in the skillet until heated through.

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