Description
This Garlic Butter Steak Bites recipe features tender, juicy beef tenderloin cubes seared to perfection and tossed in a flavorful garlic butter sauce with shallots, green onions, and fresh parsley. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an easy and delicious dish perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive appetizer.
Ingredients
Steak
- 2 pounds beef tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes (can also use sirloin or ribeye)
- 1 tablespoon Diamond Crystal Kosher salt (or 1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt)
- 1 teaspoon crushed hot red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil (avocado, vegetable, canola, etc.)
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 1 stick unsalted butter (8 tablespoons)
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large shallot, finely minced
- 3 large green onions, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the steak: Cut the beef tenderloin into 1-inch cubes, pat them dry using paper towels, and season evenly with salt.
- Heat the pan and sear steak: Preheat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and once it shimmers, place a single layer of steak cubes into the pan, making sure not to overcrowd. Sear each side for 2 minutes until browned, then remove steak to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm. Repeat with any remaining steak.
- Make the garlic butter sauce: Reduce heat to low and wipe out most of the oil from the pan using paper towels. Add the butter and shallot to the pan, cooking for about 2 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook until it becomes fragrant and lightly golden. In the last 30 seconds, stir in the optional crushed red pepper flakes.
- Combine and finish: Turn heat to medium, return the steak cubes to the pan, and toss to heat through for approximately 2 minutes. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Stir in the minced green onions and parsley.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve the garlic butter steak bites immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Patting the steak dry ensures a better sear and crust.
- Do not overcrowd the pan to maintain high heat and proper browning.
- You can substitute beef tenderloin with sirloin or ribeye depending on preference and budget.
- Adjust the amount of crushed red pepper flakes based on your heat preference or omit them entirely if you prefer a milder dish.
- Serve with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes to soak up the garlic butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 1/2 pound beef with sauce)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
