Description
Garlic Butter Steak Bites are tender, juicy pieces of steak cooked to perfection in a flavorful garlic butter sauce. This quick and easy skillet recipe is perfect for a delicious dinner or appetizer, garnished with fresh parsley and green onions for a burst of freshness.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak Bites
- 1/2 tablespoon avocado oil
- 2 pounds steak, cut into small bite-size pieces
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter or ghee
- 6 cloves minced garlic
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- green onion, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the Steak: Season the steak bites with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, stirring until the pieces are evenly coated with the seasoning.
- Cook the Steak: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the avocado oil to the hot skillet, then add the steak bites in a single layer. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until browned, stirring occasionally. Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Once browned, remove the steak from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté the Garlic: Remove any excess water from the skillet, then add the butter or ghee. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant and lightly golden.
- Combine and Finish Cooking: Return the steak bites to the pan and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, stirring to coat the meat evenly with the garlic butter sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the pan from heat, stir in the chopped parsley, garnish with green onions, and serve the steak bites immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For extra heat, keep the red pepper flakes; omit them for a milder dish.
- You can substitute ghee for butter if you prefer a lactose-free option.
- Allow the skillet to get very hot before adding the steak to achieve a nice sear.
- Rest the steak bites for a few minutes before serving if you want them slightly less sizzling but still juicy.
- Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
