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Steak bites in cast iron pan
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Garlic Butter Steak Bites

Garlic Butter Steak Bites are a quick and savory dinner or shared appetizer. Super flavorful, made in just one pan, and ready in about 15 minutes!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 452kcal
Author: Cyndy Ufkes ~ The Art of Food and Wine

Equipment

  • Large Cast Iron Skillet (or heavy bottomed skillet)

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds steak (sirloin, NY strip, tenderloin) cut into 1-inch pieces
  • salt and pepper to taste, but be generous
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 Tablespoons butter
  • 4 Tablespoons garlic minced
  • 4 cups mushrooms (button or portobello) cut into bite-size pieces, OPTIONAL
  • ¼ cup beef broth
  • 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons soy sauce (or coconut aminos for keto/gluten free)
  • 2 Tablespoons flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Instructions

  • Cut steak into 1-inch cubes, season with salt and pepper, and set aside to bring the steak to room temperature
  • Combine beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce together and set aside
  • Mince garlic and parsley. Cut mushrooms, if using. Set aside.
  • Heat a large, wide heavy bottom skillet or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil and allow it to warm up to shimmering.
  • Sear steak cubes for about 2-3 minutes on each side, allowing a nice brown crust to form.
    If needed, work in batches so you don't overcrowd the pan (overcrowding creates steaming instead of searing).
  • Remove steak bites from the pan and set aside in a bowl.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Melt the butter to sizzling, add the garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Add mushrooms, and cook, stirring occasionally for about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the beef broth mixture and cook an additional 2-3 minutes or until the sauce is slightly thickened.
  • Return steak (and any accumulated juices) to the pan, toss to coat with the sauce, and heat for about 1 minute.
    Taste for flavor and add more salt and pepper if needed.
  • Sprinkle chopped parsley over the top and serve immediately.
  • This dish is traditionally served in the skillet and often accompanied by garlic bread to dip in the sauce.

Notes

  • The steak doesn't have to be cut perfectly but all of the pieces should be roughly the same size to ensure even cooking.
  • Serve with garlic bread as an added bonus to soak up all of the garlic sauce.
  • If using mushrooms the pieces should all be cut to about the same size.

Nutrition

Calories: 452kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 363mg | Potassium: 783mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 449IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 3mg