One-Pan Garlic Herb Steak (Printable Version)

Juicy steak cubes seared with garlic and herbs in a single skillet for a fast, bold-flavored dinner.

# What You'll Need:

→ Steak & Marinade

01 - 1 1/2 pounds sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
04 - 1 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Aromatics & Herbs

06 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
09 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

→ Optional Garnish

10 - Lemon wedges for serving

# Directions:

01 - Combine steak cubes with olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper in a medium mixing bowl. Toss thoroughly to coat and allow to marinate at room temperature for at least 10 minutes.
02 - Preheat a large skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat until hot.
03 - Arrange steak cubes in a single layer in the skillet, cooking in batches to prevent crowding if necessary. Sear undisturbed for 2 to 3 minutes, then flip and cook an additional 2 minutes until golden brown and just cooked through.
04 - Reduce heat to medium. Move steak bites to the side of the pan and add butter and minced garlic. Stir until the garlic is aromatic, approximately 30 seconds.
05 - Toss steak bites with the melted garlic butter, then sprinkle with chopped parsley and thyme. Serve immediately, garnished with lemon wedges if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Only one pan to wash—making clean up a breeze after a busy night.
  • The steak bites soak up the garlic butter so well that each piece feels restaurant-worthy, even on a tight schedule.
02 -
  • Overcrowding the pan steams the steak instead of searing—trust me, the difference in crispness is worth cooking in batches.
  • Adding garlic too soon risks burning—wait until the steak is nearly done for fragrant, golden butter.
03 -
  • Let the steak stand at room temperature before cooking for even doneness.
  • Finishing in the pan with fresh herbs and butter makes the bites glossy and intensely aromatic.
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