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this image shows close-up of garlic butter steak bites served on a white round plate. The steak cubes are golden brown, juicy, and topped with minced parsley, surrounded by a glossy garlic butter sauce for an appetizing finish.

Garlic-Butter Steak Bites Recipe

Garlic-Butter Steak Bites are a quick and indulgent dish featuring tender cubes of seared steak coated in a rich garlic-butter sauce, enhanced with fresh parsley for a burst of flavor. Perfect for weeknight dinners or elegant entertaining, this recipe is irresistibly delicious.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 748 kcal

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Garlic press or mincer
  • Sharp knife

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
  • 1 stick of unsalted butter
  • 2 lbs thick-cut New York strip steaks
  • ½ tbsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • ½ tsp kosher salt

Instructions
 

  • Peel and mince 4 garlic cloves, then combine them in a bowl with black pepper.
    This image shows fresh garlic cloves being peeled and finely minced on a wooden cutting board, essential for making the rich garlic butter sauce for steak bites.
  • Chop fresh parsley leaves until you have 1/4 cup, then set aside in a small bowl.
    This image shows vibrant green parsley leaves being chopped on a cutting board with a sharp knife, ready to garnish the garlic butter steak bites.
  • Cut 2 pounds of New York strip steak into 1-inch cubes, seasoning them with kosher salt.
    This image shows raw New York strip steak cut into 1-inch cubes and seasoned with kosher salt and ground black pepper, preparing for sautéing in butter.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and melt one stick of unsalted butter.
    top-down view of a black skillet on a white marble countertop with a stick of unsalted butter melting into a glossy golden liquid. A wooden spatula rests beside the skillet, ready for stirring.
  • Add the steak cubes to the skillet and sear until browned on all sides, flipping halfway through, about 6 to 8 minutes total.
    This image shows a hand sprinkling freshly chopped parsley over golden brown steak bites, adding a vibrant green touch to the dish.
  • Stir in the garlic and black pepper, cooking for one additional minute until fragrant.
    image shows minced garlic and freshly ground black pepper being added to sizzling steak cubes in a skillet, creating a savory aroma for the garlic butter sauce.
  • Remove the skillet from heat and garnish the steak bites with the chopped parsley.
  • Serve immediately.
    white plate filled with perfectly cooked garlic butter steak bites, garnished with fresh parsley and glistening with a rich, buttery garlic sauce, ready to be served.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes when cooking the garlic.
  • Ensure the steak is at room temperature before cooking for even searing.