Juicy Steak Bites with Garlic Butter – 15-Minute Gourmet Appetizer! 🥩🧄🧈

Tender, buttery steak cubes seared to perfection and drenched in a garlicky, herb-infused butter sauce—these Steak Bites with Garlic Butter are the ultimate quick, luxurious bite for any occasion! Perfect as an appetizer, party snack, or even a main course, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor in under 15 minutes.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✅ Meltingly tender steak – Juicy on the inside, golden-crisp outside.
✅ Garlic butter sauce to die for – Rich, aromatic, and irresistible.
✅ Ready in 15 minutes – Faster than ordering takeout!
✅ Impressive yet easy – Perfect for date nights or game day.

Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Steak Bites:
1 lb sirloin, ribeye, or tenderloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper

½ tsp smoked paprika (optional, for depth)

For the Garlic Butter Sauce:
4 tbsp unsalted butter

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)

½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

1 tbsp lemon juice (brightens the richness)

For Serving (Optional):
Crusty bread (to soak up the sauce!)

Roasted potatoes

A sprinkle of Parmesan cheese

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Sear the Steak Bites
Pat steak cubes dry (key for a good sear). Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat.

Add steak in a single layer (work in batches if needed).

Sear 2-3 minutes per side until browned but still pink inside. Remove and set aside.

2. Make the Garlic Butter Sauce
In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium.

Melt butter, then add garlic, parsley, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.

Stir in lemon juice.

3. Combine & Serve!
Return steak bites to the skillet, tossing in the garlic butter.

Garnish with extra parsley and serve immediately (with bread for sauce-dipping!).

Pro Tips for Perfect Steak Bites
🔥 High heat is key – Gets that crispy crust without overcooking.
🥩 Best steak cuts – Sirloin (budget-friendly), ribeye (rich flavor), or tenderloin (ultra-soft).
🧈 Butter burn? Lower heat before adding to prevent browning too fast.
🍷 Deglaze option – Add a splash of red wine for extra depth.

Serving Ideas
🍽 Appetizer – Skewer with toothpicks for easy serving.
🍝 Main course – Toss with pasta or creamy mashed potatoes.
🥗 Salad topper – Add to arugula with shaved Parmesan.

Storage & Reheating
❄️ Fridge: Keeps for 2 days (reheat gently to avoid toughness).
⏳ Meal prep: Cook steak bites, store separately from sauce, and recombine when serving.