Garlic Butter Steak Bites - Smarty's Kitchen

# What You'll Need:

→ Steak

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

02 - 1 tsp kosher salt

03 - 1/2 tsp black pepper

→ Garlic Butter Sauce

04 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter

05 - 4 cloves garlic, finely minced

06 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

07 - 1/2 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 steak bites to a plate and cover loosely.

04 - Lower heat to medium-low. Add butter to the skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant without browning.

05 - Return steak bites to the skillet and toss thoroughly to coat in garlic butter. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and crushed red pepper flakes, if desired.

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

# Expert Suggestions:

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Ready in 20 minutes but tastes like you spent an hour cooking.
That moment when the garlic hits the butter and the whole kitchen smells like a steakhouse.
Genuinely impressive enough to serve to people, casual enough to make on a tired Thursday.

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The steak continues cooking after you remove it—aim for medium-rare in the pan because it'll carry over a bit while you make the sauce.
Don't skip the drying step; wet meat steams instead of sears, and you'll lose that golden crust that makes this dish sing.
Garlic burns in seconds at high heat, so the second you smell it, you're almost there—another moment and it's bitter.

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