Garlic Butter Steak Bites

Easy garlic butter steak bites come together in only 30 minutes. Tender bites of sirloin steak coated in a buttery garlic heavy sauce, this is definitely a meal everyone will love!

  • Total 30 minutes
  • Serves 6 servings (3 cups total)
  • Dinner
  • American
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Easy garlic butter steak bites come together in only 30 minutes. Tender bites of sirloin steak coated in a buttery garlic heavy sauce, this is definitely a meal everyone will love!

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Why this recipe works

Garlic butter steak bites are as simple to make as the name sounds. Tender cubes of steak are seared then tossed in savory garlic butter sauce – that’s it!

They only take 30 minutes to make on the stovetop and pair well over mashed potatoes, noodles, or with a roasted veggie on the side. Perfect for when you snag a hunk of sirloin on sale and are looking for something easy yet impressive to make with it.

Garlic Butter Steak Bites on a plate with broccolini

Ingredients you will need

Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.

Ingredients for Garlic Butter Steak Bites

Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

STEAK – suggests that when cutting and trimming the roast, try to cut along the fat lines and then trim. This will give you the most tender cubes without fat or connective tissue running through your cubes of meat.

GARLIC – We are using jarred minced garlic for convenience. You can absolutely substitute with fresh minced garlic if preferred, though the measurements will vary if doing so.

BUTTER – We use salted butter in our savory recipes and unsalted butter in our sweet dessert recipes. For savory recipes you can use either one. If you want to use salted butter, we suggest adjusting how much regular salt you incorporate into the meal.

How to Make Garlic Butter Steak Bites

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  1. Trim roast of fat and cut into 2-inch cubes.cubed steak on a cutting board with fat trimmed off
  2. Place cubed meat into a large mixing bowl, add onion powder, garlic salt, and Montreal steak seasoning. Add half of the olive oil and toss to coat.pouring olive oil into bowl of cubed steak and seasonings
  3. Heat remaining olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  4. A beef cubes and brown on all sides, cooking for 2-3 minutes per side undisturbed to allow them to brown nicely. Remove beef from skillet and set aside.cooked cubed steak in a skillet
  5. Add garlic and butter to skillet, cooking until butter is almost melted. Whisk constantly, sprinkle in cornstarch.
  6. Add beef cubes back to the skillet, toss to coat and warm through.steak bites in a skillet with garlic utteroverhead of garlic butter steak bites in a skillet

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

How do you store garlic butter steak bites?

Store leftovers in an air-tight container kept in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Steak bites can be tricky to reheat because of their size and how easy they are to overcook in the process. I would recommend reheating them in the oven at 275F until warmed through. Low and slow is your best bet!

What kind of steak can I use?

You’ll want to stick to lean, tender cuts when making steak bites. Sirloin is your best bet for this, however, tenderloin and ribeye are other great options.

Spoonful of Garlic Butter Steak Bites held above a skillet of Garlic Butter Steak Bites

Serving Suggestions

Serve garlic butter steak bites with rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes or simply pair them with roasted veggies on the side. Think green beans, broccoli, bell peppers, Brussels sprouts, asparagus, carrots, or roasted sweet potatoes.

Garlic butter steak bites also make a nice appetizer. Stick a toothpick in each steak bite and serve on a platter!

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