Description
Garlic Butter Steak Bites represent the perfect marriage of high-heat chemistry and culinary simplicity. These morsels maximize surface area for more Maillard reaction per bite than a traditional whole steak. You achieve a deeply caramelized crust while maintaining a tender, juicy interior, all in a fraction of the usual cooking time. The emulsified butter sauce acts as a flavor delivery system, carrying the aromatic compounds of garlic and herbs directly to your palate, transforming humble cubes of beef into a gourmet experience.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs Sirloin or Ribeye Steak
4 tbsp Unsalted Grass-Fed Butter
6 cloves Fresh Garlic Cloves
2 tbsp Avocado Oil or Ghee
2 sprigs Fresh Rosemary
2 sprigs Fresh Thyme
1 tsp Kosher Salt
1/2 tsp Coarsely Ground Black Pepper
Instructions
- Remove steak from refrigerator and pat dry with paper towels
- Cut steak into uniform 1-inch cubes and season with salt and pepper
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat and add avocado oil
- Place steak bites in the pan in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 2 minutes
- Flip the steak bites and cook the other side for another 1-2 minutes
- Reduce heat to medium, add butter, garlic, and herbs to the skillet
- Baste the steak bites with the melted garlic butter for the final 60 seconds
- Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving
Notes
Ensure the pan is hot enough to prevent sticking and achieve proper sear.
Do not mince garlic too finely to avoid burning.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg