Easy Garlic Butter Steak Bites

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These garlic butter steak bites are an easy way to elevate your weeknight dinner, with steakhouse flavor in a form that’s quick and easy to make. So juicy, tender and made in one pan!

Garlic butter steak bites garnished with green onion

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This recipe for garlic butter steak bites is perfect for beginning cooks—or anyone who wants a reliable steak recipe that’s ready in minutes. (And isn’t that everyone?!) With just a handful of ingredients like steak, garlic, butter, and fresh herbs, you can create a dish that tastes like it came from a restaurant. And the short prep and cooking time mean you can whip this up quickly, making it perfect for busy weeknights!

Don’t be mistaken, though—this recipe isn’t just about convenience and speed. It also produces legitimately delicious steak with a fantastic seared exterior that gives way to a juicy, tender interior. It would be mouthwatering on its own, but add garlic butter sauce and it’s downright irresistible—as in, you will be popping these directly from the skillet into your mouth before they can even hit the plate.

Overhead view of ingredients for garlic butter steak bites

Ingredients for Garlic Butter Steak Bites

Here’s a quick rundown of what you’ll need for this recipe. For the full ingredient measurements, scroll down to the recipe card.

  • Beef steak – Use sirloin steak, ribeye steak, New York strip steak or beef tenderloin; cut it into bite-size pieces for easy cooking and serving.
  • Seasonings – Garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper season the steak before searing. You can get creative and add your favorite seasoning or even go all-purpose with homemade Steak Seasoning.
  • Olive oil – You can also use another high smoke point oil, like avocado oil or canola oil, you like to use for cooking.
  • Butter – Salted butter adds a silky richness to the sauce, you can use unsalted butter to keep your sodium in check.
  • Shallot – For a mild onion flavor, be sure to mince this finely.
  • Garlic cloves – There’s a LOT of garlic in this recipe and that’s what makes it so good. I mean, it’s called garlic butter steak bites—you can’t be surprised!
  • Fresh parsley – Finely chopped for freshness and a pop of color. Chives would work too.
Garlic butter steak bites in skillet

How to Make Garlic Butter Steak Bites

Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the page for full printable instructions.

  1. Season the steak. Pat the steak bites dry with a paper towel and place them in a bowl or zip-top bag. Toss with the seasonings until evenly coated.
  2. Sear. Cook the steak in the oil for a minute or two per side in a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Transfer to a plate.
  3. Make the sauce. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the pan and cook the shallot and garlic until fragrant. Stir in the remaining butter.
  4. Finish. Return the steak bites to the pan, add the chopped parsley, and toss to coat.

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Tips for Cooking Steak Bites

These tips will help make sure your steak bites turn out perfect every time!

  • Don’t overcrowd the pan. Place the steak bites in a single layer in the skillet. Overcrowding can lead to uneven cooking and instead of that nice sear, the steak will steam.
  • Use a meat thermometer. For perfectly cooked steak, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. Aim for 130°F for medium-rare, 140°F for medium, and 150°F for medium-well.
  • Rest before serving. Allow the steak bites to rest for a few minutes after cooking so they retain their juices, which ensures maximum tenderness.
How to Store and Reheat Leftovers

Transfer any leftover garlic butter steak bites to an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. For longer storage, place them in a freezer-safe container or bag and freeze for up to 2 months.

To reheat, use a skillet over medium heat with a small amount of butter or olive oil. Stir occasionally until warmed through. Alternatively, you can reheat them in the air fryer at 350°F for about 2-3 minutes.

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Garlic Butter Steak Bites Recipe

5 from 1 vote
By Kellie
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 8 minutes
Total: 13 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
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These garlic butter steak bites are an easy way to elevate your weeknight dinner, with steakhouse flavor in a form that’s so quick and easy!

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds beef steak, sirloin steak, ribeye, filet mignon all work well, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • ½ tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large shallot, minced (approximately 1/4 cup)
  • 8 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup finely chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  • Pat the steak pieces dry with a paper towel and transfer to a large bowl or zip top bag.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt and pepper. Pour the seasoning over the steak and toss to coat.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Once the oil is shimmering, add the steak bites in a single layer working in batches, if necessary. Sear the steak bites for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown. Transfer to a plate and keep warm. Repeat with the remaining steak bites.
  • Reduce to medium-low heat and two tablespoons butter, the shallot and garlic. Saute for 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant.
  • Stir in the remaining butter.
  • Add the steak bites back to the pan with the parsley and stir to coat with the butter.
  • Remove from the heat and serve over rice, mashed potatoes or buttered noodles.

Notes

Be sure to cut the steak into similar size pieces so it all cooks at the same rate. 

Don’t overcook the meat, I like to cook mine a couple minutes less so when it’s ready to serve it will be perfectly medium-rare. Using an instant read thermometer is key.

Nutrition

Calories: 245kcal, Carbohydrates: 14g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 21g, Saturated Fat: 11g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 45mg, Sodium: 1315mg, Potassium: 563mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 3008IU, Vitamin C: 36mg, Calcium: 59mg, Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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