Garlic Steak Bites are tender pieces of sirloin steak seared in a hot skillet and tossed with butter, fresh garlic, and thyme. They’re ready in about 20 minutes for a quick and flavorful beef dinner.
I like making steak bites when I want steak for dinner without cooking individual steaks for everyone. Cutting the sirloin into small pieces helps it cook quickly, and finishing it in garlic butter gives every bite plenty of flavor.
Why I Love Garlic Butter Steak Bites:
About the Ingredients ⭐
- Sirloin Steak: A tender, flavorful cut that cooks quickly when cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Unsalted Butter: Divided between searing the steak and making the garlic butter. Using unsalted butter gives you better control over the salt.
- Fresh Garlic: Minced garlic gives the butter sauce plenty of fresh garlic flavor.
- Dried Thyme: Adds a subtle earthy herb flavor that pairs well with the steak and garlic.
- Salt & Black Pepper: Simple seasonings that bring out the flavor of the beef.
- Fresh Parsley: Adds a fresh finish and a little color before serving.
Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below
How To Make Garlic Steak Bites
- Cut the sirloin steak into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat.
- Add the sirloin steak bites to the skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until browned. Cook in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Remove the cooked steak bites from the skillet and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet.
- Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant.
- Return the cooked steak bites to the skillet and sprinkle with dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to coat the steak bites with the garlic butter mixture.
- Continue to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the steak reaches your desired level of doneness.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and let the steak bites rest for a few minutes.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Tips I Found Helpful 💙
- Cut the steak evenly: Keep the pieces about the same size so they cook at the same rate.
- Pat the steak dry: Removing excess moisture helps the steak develop a better sear.
- Get the skillet hot: A hot pan helps brown the outside quickly without overcooking the center.
- Cook in batches if needed: Don’t overcrowd the skillet or the steak will steam instead of sear.
- Add the garlic near the end: Garlic can burn quickly, so add it with the finishing butter rather than cooking it too long.
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Garlic Steak Bites are tender pieces of sirloin seared in a skillet and tossed with garlic butter and thyme.
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Total Time
20 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 pounds sirloin steak cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cut the sirloin steak into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat.
- Add the sirloin steak bites to the skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until browned. Cook in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Remove the cooked steak bites from the skillet and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet.
- Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant.
- Return the cooked steak bites to the skillet and sprinkle with dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to coat the steak bites with the garlic butter mixture.
- Continue to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the steak reaches your desired level of doneness.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and let the steak bites rest for a few minutes.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Pat the steak dry and cook in batches if needed for the best sear. Add the garlic near the end so it doesn't burn, and avoid overcooking the steak.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
5 ouncesAmount Per Serving: Calories: 441Total Fat: 29gSaturated Fat: 13gUnsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 159mgSodium: 450mgCarbohydrates: 1gFiber: 0gProtein: 41g
