Description
Indulge in tender, bite-sized steak cubes perfected with browned butter and aromatic garlic. Easy to prepare for quick weeknight meals or elegant appetizers, these savory morsels deliver restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort. Adjust herbs and serving size to suit your occasion.
Ingredients
1 lb 9 oz sirloin or rib-eye steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
4 tbsp salted butter (or unsalted butter + 1/2 tsp salt)
4 cloves garlic
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (gluten-free if preferred)
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (or substitute with thyme/dill)
1 tbsp olive oil (optional, to reduce added fat)
Instructions
Trim 0.25-inch fat and sinew from steak
Cut steak into 1-inch cubes
Sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper
Toss in bowl until evenly coated
Heat skillet over medium-high until smoking
Swirl butter in pan until golden-brown (nutty aroma forms)
Use spatula to scrape browned butter residue
Add meat in single layer and sear undisturbed for 30-45 seconds
Flip using spoon-and-spatula method
Cook garlic 30-45 seconds, stirring briefly to avoid burning
Stir in Worcestershire sauce and herbs
Transfer to platter while edges are still crispy
Drizzle 2 tbsp reserved butter over finished bites
Notes
For richest flavor, use cast iron skillet at least 12 inches
Adjust flipping frequency to maintain texture
Optional olive oil reduces overall fat content
Store leftovers in airtight container up to 2 days
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce of steak bites
- Calories: 250
- Sodium: 800mg (excluding optional herbs)
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg