The best quick and easy garlic butter steak bites recipe, homemade with simple ingredients in one pot or pan over stovetop in 15 minutes. Enjoy it as an appetizer, snack or main dish.
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This recipe yields the most tender sirloin steak cubes that are coated in a rich garlic butter sauce. It's mouthwatering and tastes unbelievably good with my Creamy Mashed Potato Recipe (One Pot) or even these Mashed Sweet Potatoes (One Pot). I like it just as much as my popular Pepper Steak Recipe (One Pot).
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Key ingredients
- Steak- Cut them up into small bite-size cubes.
- Oil- I prefer to use virgin olive oil for the flavor.
- Garlic- Be sure it is fresh and finely minced.
- Butter- Use unsalted for best results.
- Spices- Including pepper, salt, onion powder, and dried parsley.
- Fresh parsley- This is in addition to the dried for color, aesthetic appeal, and added taste.
Variations
- Pair with some potatoes- Peel and cut 1 large potato into small cubes and cook that with the steak.
- Make it creamy- By stirring in some heavy cream.
- Add mushrooms- Toss in some roughly chopped mushrooms.
- Use other flavors of butter- I used unsalted butter but you can also cajun butter, Italian herb butter, cilantro lime butter. The possibilities are endless.
- Add bacon- At the end, mix in some crumbled bacon.
- Use other herbs- Parsley was used in this recipe but you can also use fresh cilantro, chives and basil or a combination of multiple herbs.
- Make it spicy- Add some red chili flakes or even jalepenos.
How to make easy one pot steak bites recipe from scratch?
1. Add oil and steak cubes- Into a non-stick pan.
2. Sprinkle on- Seasonings and herbs.
3. Cook until browned- And top with garlic and butter.
4. Allow butter to melt- Then add garnish and serve.
What to serve with garlic steak bites?
- If you are serving it as an appetizer or snack, serve as is, with toothpicks. You can even dip it in various sauces, such as Cheddar Cheese Sauce (One Pot) or Easy Basil Pesto Sauce (Blender).
- If you are serving as a main dish, serve it along side dishes like french fries, Baked Sweet Potato Fries (One Pan), Easy Crispy Onion Rings (One Pot), or Crispy Fried Cheese Curds (One Pan).
- Protein goes well with various vegetables, too. I like it with Sauteed Green Beans (One Pot) or Oven Roasted Carrots (One Pan) just to name a few.
- Serve over noodles, including angel hair, macaroni, Zucchini Noodles (Zoodles) or even Spaghetti Squash (Instant Pot).
- Pair it with a salad like an Easy Green Salad (One Bowl) or Carrot Raisin Salad (One Bowl).
- Try with crusty bread to soak up all that delicious garlic butter, like dinner rolls, garlic bread, or breadsticks.
Tips and techniques
- Use unsalted butter- Because that would prevent this meal from becoming too salty.
- Adjust seasonings- This is a personal preference. Add more or less of whatever you like or dislike.
- Butter substitution- Nothing tastes as good as butter and I don't recommend any replacements.
- Add garlic and butter at the end- That's because if it's added too early, they will burn since the beef is being cooked at high heat.
- Cut small beef cubes- Because they will cook faster and absorb flavor quicker too.
Recipe FAQs
I used sirloin steak that was cut into small cube pieces. It's tender, flavorful and inexpensive. You can also use rib eye, tenderloin or strip steak.
I chose not to use a marinade because I wanted to keep it simple and let the strong flavors of garlic butter shine through. However, if you want a deeper flavor, use any marinade you like. Some popular choices are Asian teriyaki, honey balsamic or even honey garlic marinades. Toss the beef with the marinade for 30 minutes to 1 hour and then cook it until golden brown.
It is likely that you overcooked it. Make sure oil is hot when you add the meat so it starts cooking quickly. You want it to sear quickly and become golden brown.
Storage
- Refrigerate- Store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Freeze- Store in a sealed container in the freezer for up to 1 month, thaw in the fridge, and reheat.
- Make ahead- This can be made a day in advance if kept in an airtight container in the fridge. Then reheat, serve, and enjoy.
- Reheat- You can warm this up in the microwave or in a pot on the stove.
More one pot beef recipes
- Bbq Shredded Beef (One Pot)
- Instant Pot Italian Beef
- Instant Pot Shredded Beef
- Instant Pot Ginger Beef
- Beef Noodle Soup (One Pot)
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One Pot Garlic Butter Steak Bites
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1.5 pounds Sirloin steak Cut into small cubes
- Salt To taste
- Pepper To taste
- ½ teaspoon Onion powder Optional
- 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
- 2 tablespoon Butter Unsalted
- 1 tablespoon Garlic Finely minced
- 1 tablespoon Parsley Fresh, Finely chopped
Instructions
- Add oil in a nonstick pan over high heat.
- Add steak cubes.
- Sprinkle salt, pepper, onion powder, dried parsley.
- Cook for a few minutes until golden brown (takes about 3-4 minutes).
- Add butter and garlic.
- Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring often, until butter is fully melted and garlic is fragrant.
- Sprinkle fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Read all my tips above.
- Tastes best when served immediately but leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 days.Â
Nutrition
An automated tool is used to calculate the nutritional information. As such, I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information provided for any recipe on this site.
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