Description
Tender sirloin steak bites seared to perfection and coated in a rich, flavorful garlic butter sauce. A quick and easy appetizer or main course!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 6 cloves Garlic, minced
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) Butter, unsalted
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
- 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
Instructions
- Pat the steak cubes dry with paper towels.
- In a large bowl, toss the steak cubes with salt, pepper, dried thyme, and dried rosemary. Ensure each piece is evenly coated.
- For even more flavor, marinate the seasoned steak in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to a few hours.
- In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Be careful not to burn it!
- Once the butter is melted, add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for about 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the garlic is fragrant. The garlic should be softened but not browned.
- Add the Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce to the saucepan. Stir to combine.
- Stir in the lemon juice.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and keep the garlic butter sauce warm while you cook the steak bites. You can cover it to prevent it from cooling down too quickly.
- In a large skillet (cast iron is ideal for searing), heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. The skillet should be hot enough that a drop of water sizzles and evaporates almost immediately.
- Add the steak cubes to the hot skillet in a single layer. Don’t overcrowd the pan! If necessary, cook the steak in batches.
- Sear the steak bites for about 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare, or longer if you prefer them more well-done. Use tongs to turn the steak bites and ensure they are evenly seared on all sides. The internal temperature for medium-rare is around 130-135°F.
- Once the steak bites are cooked to your liking, pour the garlic butter sauce over them in the skillet.
- Toss the steak bites in the garlic butter sauce to ensure they are evenly coated. Cook for another minute or two, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and the flavors to meld together.
- Remove the skillet from the heat.
- Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the steak bites.
- Serve the garlic butter steak bites immediately while they are hot and juicy.
Notes
- Use high-quality steak for the best flavor and tenderness.
- Don’t overcook the steak; aim for medium-rare to medium.
- Adjust seasoning to your liking.
- Marinating the steak enhances the flavor.
- Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or with roasted vegetables.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for 3-4 days or frozen for 2-3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes