Garlic Butter Steak Bites

# What You Need:

→ Steak

01 - 1.5 lbs sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes

02 - 1 tsp kosher salt

03 - 0.5 tsp black pepper

→ Garlic Butter Sauce

04 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter

05 - 4 cloves garlic, finely minced

06 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

07 - 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

→ For Cooking

08 - 1 tbsp olive oil

# Directions:

01 - Pat steak cubes dry with paper towels. Season evenly with kosher salt and black pepper.

02 - Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add olive oil and swirl to coat the surface.

03 - Arrange steak cubes in a single layer without overcrowding. Sear undisturbed for 2 minutes, then turn to brown all sides, approximately 2 to 3 minutes more for medium-rare. Remove from skillet and keep loosely covered.

04 - Reduce heat to medium-low. Add butter to the skillet and melt. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant without browning.

05 - Return steak cubes to the skillet and toss to coat thoroughly with garlic butter. Sprinkle chopped parsley and crushed red pepper flakes if using.

06 - Serve immediately with the pan sauce spooned over the steak bites.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -

It tastes like you spent all day on it, but your hands stay relatively clean and your stovetop barely breaks a sweat.
Those little caramelized edges on each cube hit different than a flat steak, and the garlic butter clings to every surface like it was made for this.
Naturally gluten-free and low-carb, so it works whether you're keeping it minimal or feeding someone with dietary preferences.

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The difference between a great sear and a steamed steak is patience and heat—don't crowd the pan or lower the temperature, even if you're nervous about burning them.
Garlic can go from fragrant to bitter in seconds, so respect the thirty-second window and watch it like a hawk, because once it browns it's game over.

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