Garlic Butter Steak Bites

June 24, 2025

Made by Joe Issac

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Why These Garlic Butter Steak Bites Are a Weeknight Win

A quick and delicious way to satisfy your steak cravings. This bite-sized treat is ideal for a cozy night in, an appetizer for friends, or a protein-packed dinner any night of the week.

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Directions

  1. Prep the steak: Cut steak into cubes and season them generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Sear the steak: Add the avocado oil to a cast iron or large skillet and heat it over high heat. Make sure the oil is hot, then add the steak bites to it. Cook for at least 3 minutes before stirring to get a nice sear. Continue cooking for another 2 minutes until they’re golden brown. If your skillet isn’t big enough, you may need to do this in batches.
  3. Melt the butter: Transfer the steak bites to a bowl and in the same skillet, add the butter. Turn the heat down to medium-low and allow the butter to melt.
  4. Add the garlic: Add the minced garlic. Cook for about 30 seconds while stirring, just until the garlic becomes fragrant and starts to brown.
  5. Coat and rest: Add the steak bites back to the skillet and toss well to coat. Allow steak to rest for a few minutes.
  6. Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve.

Pro Tips

  • Get the pan screaming hot: High heat is the key to a deep, golden crust on the steak bites.
  • Don’t move the steak: Let it sit undisturbed for the first 3 minutes so a proper sear can form.
  • Don’t crowd the pan: Cook in batches if needed—overcrowding steams the meat instead of searing it.
  • Watch the garlic: It goes from fragrant to burnt in seconds—30 seconds is all it needs.
  • Use a cast-iron skillet: It retains heat beautifully and gives the steak bites a restaurant-quality crust.
  • Rest before serving: A few minutes off the heat lets the juices redistribute for maximum tenderness.

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