Creamy Garlic Butter Steak Bites
Tender, juicy steak bites seared to perfection and coated in a rich, creamy garlic butter sauce. Quick to make and perfect for a fancy-feeling, hearty dinner.
Equipment
- Cast Iron Skillet
- Tongs
- Knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
Steak Bites
- 1.5 pounds Sirloin steak cut into 1 to 1½-inch pieces, trimmed of excess fat
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil for searing
Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce
- 3 tablespoons Butter unsalted
- 4 cloves Garlic minced
- 1/2 cup Heavy cream preferably heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup Beef broth
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 1/2 teaspoon Red pepper flakes optional, for spice
- to taste Salt and pepper for seasoning
Instructions
- Pat steak pieces dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat until smoking hot. Add olive oil.
- Sear steak bites in a single layer without overcrowding, about 1–2 minutes per side, until golden brown. Work in batches if necessary.
- Remove steak bites from the skillet and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet.
- Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly.
- Pour in beef broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Simmer gently for 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes if using. Allow sauce to thicken slightly.
- Return steak bites to the skillet, toss to coat in the sauce, and warm through for 1 minute.
- Serve immediately with your favorite sides.
Notes
Add sautéed mushrooms, spinach, or steamed broccoli for extra flavor and nutrition. To spice it up, add extra red pepper flakes or a splash of hot sauce.