Description
Garlic Butter Steak Bites are a quick and flavorful appetizer or main dish featuring tender steak pieces sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, garnished with fresh parsley and green onions for a burst of color and flavor.
Ingredients
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Steak Bites
- 1/2 tablespoon avocado oil
- 2 pounds steak, cut into small bite size pieces
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter or ghee
- 6 cloves minced garlic
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- Green onion, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the steak bites: In a bowl, combine the bite-sized steak pieces with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir well until the steak is evenly coated with the seasonings.
- Cook the steak bites: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the avocado oil to the hot skillet and then spread the steak bites in a single layer. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the steak is browned. Depending on your skillet size, cook in batches to avoid crowding. Remove the browned steak from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté the garlic: Remove any excess water from the skillet, then add butter or ghee. Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant and lightly golden.
- Combine steak with garlic butter: Return the cooked steak bites to the pan and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently to coat the steak in the garlic butter sauce and warm through.
- Finish and serve: Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped parsley. Garnish with chopped green onions. Serve immediately while hot for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Cut steak into uniform bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking.
- Use a high smoke point oil like avocado oil for better searing of the steak.
- Optional red pepper flakes add a mild heat; omit if you prefer no spice.
- Cook steak in batches to avoid overcrowding, which leads to steaming instead of searing.
- Use ghee as an alternative to butter for a nuttier flavor and higher smoke point.
- Garnish with green onions and fresh parsley to add freshness and color to the dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
