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Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Juicy Skillet Flavor

Bite-size sirloin steak pieces are seared in a hot skillet, then tossed with garlic butter, red pepper flakes, and fresh parsley for a quick dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds sirloin steak cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Tongs or spatula
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring spoons
  • Plate
  • Small spoon

Method
 

  1. Add the olive oil to a large skillet and heat over high heat until hot.
  2. Add the steak pieces to the skillet. Season generously with salt and black pepper.
  3. Cook for at least 2 minutes before stirring so the steak gets a good sear.
  4. Continue cooking for another 2 minutes, until the steak bites are golden brown. Cook in batches if the skillet is not large enough.
  5. Transfer the steak bites to a plate.
  6. In the same skillet, add the butter and reduce the heat to medium.
  7. Once the butter melts, add the garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 30 seconds, stirring, just until the garlic becomes fragrant and starts to lightly brown.
  8. Pour the garlic butter over the steak bites and toss well.
  9. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Notes

Use a hot skillet for the best sear.
Cook in batches if needed to avoid crowding.
Lower the heat before adding garlic so it does not burn.
Serve right away for the juiciest texture.