Description
Garlic Butter Steak Bites are tender, flavorful pieces of steak cooked to perfection in a garlic butter sauce, garnished with fresh parsley and green onions. This quick and easy skillet recipe delivers a savory, satisfying dish perfect for dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak Bites
- 1/2 tablespoon avocado oil
- 2 pounds steak, cut into small bite size pieces
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter or ghee
- 6 cloves minced garlic
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- Green onion, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the steak bites: In a bowl, combine the steak pieces with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir well to coat all pieces evenly with the seasoning.
- Cook the steak bites: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the avocado oil to the hot skillet, then place the steak bites in a single layer. Cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the steak is nicely browned. If necessary, cook in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Once browned, remove the steak bites from the skillet and set aside.
- Prepare the garlic butter sauce: Remove any excess water from the skillet by wiping or letting it evaporate over heat. Add the butter or ghee to the pan and melt it over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Combine steak and sauce: Return the cooked steak bites to the skillet with the garlic butter. Stir for 2 minutes to fully coat the steak bites in the flavorful butter sauce. Remove the pan from the heat.
- Finish and serve: Stir in the chopped parsley for a fresh herbal note. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve the garlic butter steak bites immediately while hot.
Notes
- Use a high-smoke-point oil like avocado oil to prevent burning at high heat.
- Cut steak into uniform bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking.
- Cook steak in batches if your pan is small to avoid crowding, which can cause steaming instead of browning.
- Use ghee instead of butter for a nuttier flavor and higher smoke point, especially if desired.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to taste for spiciness or omit for a milder dish.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, or a fresh salad to complete the meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
