Description
These steak bites are juicy, flavorful, and seared to perfection — then coated in a rich garlic butter sauce that makes every bite irresistible. Great as an appetizer or a meaty main-dish treat.
Ingredients
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1 lb (about 450 g) steak (sirloin, ribeye, or your favorite), cut into bite-sized cubes
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Salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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2 tbsp olive oil or high-heat cooking oil
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4 tbsp unsalted butter
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or ½ tsp dried)
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Optional: chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
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Prep the Steak
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Pat the steak cubes dry with paper towels to help with browning.
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Season generously with salt and pepper.
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Sear the Steak Bites
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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When the oil is very hot and shimmering, add the steak bites in a single layer.
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Let them sear without stirring for about 2 minutes, then flip and sear the other side for another 2–3 minutes (depending on how browned you like them and thickness).
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Remove the steak bites from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
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Make the Garlic Butter Sauce
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In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium.
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Add butter and let it melt.
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Add minced garlic and thyme; cook for about 1 minute until fragrant (do not let the garlic brown too much).
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Return the cooked steak bites to the skillet, tossing them in the garlic butter until well coated and warmed through.
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Serve
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Transfer the steak bites to a serving platter.
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Spoon any remaining garlic butter from the pan over the steak bites.
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Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
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Serve immediately — great with mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, or a side salad.
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Notes
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Drying the steak is important so it browns instead of steams.
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Use a hot pan — this helps develop a good sear.
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Don’t cook too many steak bites at once — crowding the pan prevents browning.
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Butter browns fast, so watch the garlic closely to avoid burning.