Description
Garlic butter steak bites deliver a mouthwatering explosion of flavor that elevates simple ingredients into a gourmet experience. Seared to perfection and dripping with rich, herbed butter, these tender morsels promise a restaurant-quality meal that you can savor right at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) sirloin steak
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
Fat:
- 4 tablespoons (56 grams) butter, divided
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
Seasoning and Herbs:
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon (3 grams) fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Extract the steak from refrigeration and allow it to equilibrate to ambient temperature for roughly half an hour, facilitating more uniform cooking.
- Transform the steak into precise one-inch cubical portions, ensuring consistent sizing for balanced heat distribution.
- Liberally coat the meat cubes with salt and freshly cracked pepper, massaging the seasonings into the surface for maximum flavor absorption.
- Position a heavy-bottomed skillet over robust medium-high thermal intensity, introducing olive oil and a portion of butter to create a sizzling foundation.
- Carefully arrange meat cubes across the pan’s surface, maintaining ample spacing to prevent overcrowding and guarantee optimal caramelization.
- Execute precise cooking intervals: approximately two minutes per side to achieve a perfectly succulent medium doneness, adjusting timing based on personal preference.
- Transfer initial batch of steak morsels to a holding vessel, repeating the searing process for subsequent portions.
- Diminish pan temperature to medium-low, introducing remaining butter and delicately minced garlic, stirring continuously to prevent scorching.
- Infuse the pan with aromatic garlic essence, creating a rich, golden-hued sauce that will envelop the meat.
- Reunite steak cubes with the fragrant garlic butter, gently tossing to ensure comprehensive coating and temperature integration.
- Elegantly plate the glistening steak bites, crowning the dish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant, herbaceous finale.
Notes
- Bring steak to room temperature before cooking to ensure even heat distribution and better flavor absorption.
- Cut steak into uniform 1-inch cubes for consistent cooking and attractive presentation.
- Use high heat and avoid overcrowding the pan to achieve a perfect golden-brown crust on each steak bite.
- Cook steak in batches to maintain high pan temperature and prevent steaming instead of searing.
- Watch garlic carefully while cooking to prevent burning, which can create a bitter taste.
- Toss steak bites in garlic butter sauce just before serving to maximize flavor and keep meat juicy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg