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Garlic Butter Steak Bites
Tender steak bites seared and tossed in garlic butter for a fast, restaurant-style dinner.
RECIPE AT A GLANCE
7
min
Active Time
10
min
Total Time
4
SERVINGS
Stovetop
METHOD
Why It Works
Small cuts cook quickly and evenly.
Quick Fixes
Steak steaming instead of searing: Work in batches — don't crowd the pan. High, dry heat is what creates the crust.
Overcooked: Small bites cook in 2–3 minutes total. Pull them the moment they're browned on the outside.
Ingredients
Protein
Seasoning
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• salt and black pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• ¼ tsp rosemary or thyme (optional for flavor)
Sauce
How to Make It
1
Pat steak cubes dry and season with salt and pepper
2
Heat olive oil in large skillet over high heat with 2 tbsp of olive oil
3
Sear steak in single layer for 2-3 mins, undisturbed for crust, flip cook other side 1-2 mins until browned
4
Remove steak from skillet, set aside.
5
Lower heat to med-low. Add the butter, garlic, and optional thyme and Worcestershire sauce.
6
Stir mixture for 30 seconds and return steak to pan, toss, cook for 1 minute.
7
Serve immediately
Store
Store in airtight container up to 2 days.
Reheat
Warm gently in microwave to prevent chewy steak.
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Avo's Tip
Do not overcook past medium.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you start cooking.
Best cut?
Sirloin or ribeye.
Cook in batches?
Yes.
How stay tender?
Avoid overcooking.
Garlic Butter Steak Bites
Ingredients
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2 lbs. Top sirloin steak, cut in cubes
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4 garlic cloves, minced or chopped
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3 tbsp unsalted butter
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salt and black pepper, to taste
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (optional for flavor)
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¼ tsp rosemary or thyme (optional for flavor)
Instructions
1
Pat steak cubes dry and season with salt and pepper
2
Heat olive oil in large skillet over high heat with 2 tbsp of olive oil
3
Sear steak in single layer for 2-3 mins, undisturbed for crust, flip cook other side 1-2 mins until browned
4
Remove steak from skillet, set aside.
5
Lower heat to med-low. Add the butter, garlic, and optional thyme and Worcestershire sauce.
6
Stir mixture for 30 seconds and return steak to pan, toss, cook for 1 minute.
7
Serve immediately
7
min
active
10
min
total
4
servings
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