Ingredients:
- 1 to 1.5 pounds sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions:
- Prepare the Steak:
- Pat the steak cubes dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Season them generously with salt and black pepper.
- Preheat the Skillet:
- Heat a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and let it heat until it shimmers.
- Sear the Steak Bites:
- Add the steak bites to the hot skillet, ensuring they are in a single layer and not overcrowded. Sear the cubes for 2-3 minutes on each side or until they develop a nice brown crust. Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
- Remove Steak from Pan:
- Once the steak bites are seared to your liking, transfer them to a plate and set aside.
- Make Garlic Butter Sauce:
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic, dried thyme, and dried rosemary (if using) to the pan. Sauté for about 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant.
- Add Butter:
- Add the unsalted butter to the skillet. Allow it to melt and mix with the garlic, creating a flavorful garlic butter sauce.
- Combine and Finish:
- Return the seared steak bites to the skillet. Toss them in the garlic butter sauce, ensuring each piece is coated evenly. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to heat the steak through.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Garnish the steak bites with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.
These garlic butter steak bites are perfect as an appetizer or served over rice, pasta, or with your favorite side dishes for a complete meal. Enjoy your tender and juicy steak bites!