Seared Garlic Butter Steak Bites are a quick and savory dinner or shared appetizer, that’s ready to eat in just 15 minutes!

These flavorful steak bites are seriously simple to make and every bite is coated with garlic butter sauce! It’s a classic that can be served as an easy meal or makes a great choice for a party snack

I first fell in love with these juicy garlic butter steak bites at a steakhouse, where they were served in a sizzling individual cast iron skillet with a piece of garlic toast on the side for soaking up all the sauce. I couldn’t wait to recreate them! Now it’s one of our favorite recipes.

Cast iron is the perfect pan for cooking steak bites because it helps create a good sear and a nice crust on each bite, but any wide heavy-bottomed large pan will work.

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Ingredients needed:

Garlic Butter steak bite ingredients labeled

There are a lot of flavors packed into these bites with just a handful of ingredients that are likely things you already have on hand. See recipe card below for exact quantities.

Steak – we’ve made this recipe with sirloin, tenderloin, and NY strip. All work well so go with your favorite! Sirloin is the best value and tenderloin is the most tender.
Olive Oil – extra virgin is always best
Salt and Black Pepper – this dish needs a generous amount of seasoning
Butter – we used salted butter but unsalted will work too
Fresh Garlic – there is no such thing as too much garlic in my world so add or subtract as you like
Mushrooms – Optional but if you like mushrooms this is the perfect dish for them. We use buttons or portabellos but wild mushrooms would be fantastic too if you feel like getting fancy
Beef Broth – this helps build the amazing sauce
Worcestershire Sauce – a great savory flavor to add to any beef recipe – it’s like a little bit of umami magic!
Soy Sauce – we have also made these bites with coconut aminos for a keto or gluten-free version and it’s an ideal substitute
Fresh Parsley – for garnish, or choose other fresh herbs such as thyme or rosemary

NOTE: We often add bite-size pieces of portabello or button mushrooms to our version because they pair so well with beef. You can skip the mushrooms if you aren’t a fan, but if you are a fan you’ll love it because they become amazing golden brown bites of flavor in this skillet dish!

How to make Garlic Butter Steak Bites:

One of the greatest things about this recipe is its simplicity! Everything comes together in one pan (yea!), in less than 15 minutes, making it the perfect for weeknight meals

Because everything cooks in just minutes, similar to stir-fry, be sure you have all of your ingredients prepped and ready to go before you start.

Cut the meat into approximately 1-inch piece steak cubes, pat dry with paper towels, season with salt and pepper, and set aside. The cubes of steak don’t need to be cut perfectly but everything will cook more evenly if all the pieces are roughly the same size
Combine the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce and set aside
Mince garlic and chop parsley. Cut mushrooms into chunks, if using, and set aside
Choose a wide, heavy-bottomed skillet and warm over medium-high heat. We prefer a cast-iron skillet for these bites because the pan cooks hot and even
Add oil and heat until it’s shimmering. Add steak cubes in a single layer and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until a nice brown crust forms
If needed, work in batches so you don’t overcrowd, which causes steaming not searing. You really want that brown crust!
Remove steak bites from the pan and set them aside in a shallow bowl
Reduce to medium heat. Add the butter, allow it to melt, and then add the garlic and saute briefly (about 30 seconds), stirring to be sure it doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan
Add mushrooms and saute for 1-2 minutes. Add the beef broth mixture and cook additional 2 minutes or until the sauce is slightly thickened
Return steak pieces to the pan, along with any accumulated juices, toss to coat, and reheat for about 1 minute. Remove from the heat
Sprinkle with the chopped parsley and serve immediately with garlic bread for dipping in

PRO TIP: One of the keys to success is a searing hot pan!

The best type of steak to use:

There are a few excellent cuts of beef you can use for these delicious bites:

Sirloin Steak – this cut was our favorite overall because it’s tender, easy to find, and reasonably priced. Look for Top Sirloin Steak.
New York Strip Steak – this cut is less tender but has a bigger, more intense flavor, with lots of marbling. Ribeye steak will also work.
Filet Mignon or Beef Tenderloin– the most tender and buttery steak, but with just a little marbling, which means a less intense steak flavor. It’s also the most expensive of these three cuts.

What to serve with steak bites:

This classic steakhouse dish is rich so keep that in mind when choosing your sides. Here are a few of our favorite sides:

Citrus and fruit are great for offsetting richness so consider our Tricolore Salad with Oranges or our fresh Strawberry Spinach Salad as starters
Classic potatoes always pair well: Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Oven Roasted Crispy Potatoes, or Easy Hasselback Potatoes are all great matches
Keep your vegetable sides simple, as well, for a truly quick dinner with Oven Roasted Asparagus or Brussels Sprouts
This garlic butter steak bites recipe can be a great part of your game day spread. Serve them with toothpicks. Depending on the size of your skillet you could make a few batches for a party because this simple recipe can be doubled.

Storing leftover steak bites:

Cool the bites to room temperature. The leftovers can be refrigerated, in an airtight container, for up to 4 days. Gently reheat in a hot skillet in just minutes.

Our Sommelier Recommends:

Big steak flavor means BIG red wine!

Leaner cuts will pair best with a smooth-aged Merlot or a soft tannin Shiraz
More marbled cuts match well with Cabernet Sauvignon and Italian Barolos

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