Garlic Butter Steak Bites: Fast, Crispy, No Oven Needed
If you’ve got a meat and potatoes person in your life, this garlic butter steak bites recipe is about to blow their minds—and possibly yours too. This recipe is all about strong flavors, a crispy sear, and buttery, garlicky goodness in one hot pan. Plus, it’s done in 20 minutes, start to finish. Whether you’re whipping this up on a busy weeknight or treating yourself to something cozy and hearty, garlic parmesan steak bites are a total win.
Ingredients:
For the Steak:
- 2 New York strip steaks, cubed into bite-sized chunks
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
Garlic Butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tsp chilli flakes
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 cup butter
Instructions:
- Place cubed steak in a plastic ziplock bag. Add flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to evenly coat.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak bites in a single layer. Let cook untouched for 5 minutes to develop a crust. Flip and cook for another 2–3 minutes.
- While steak is cooking, melt butter in a small saucepan. Add minced garlic, parsley, chilli flakes, and oregano. Let simmer for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour garlic butter over steak bites, toss to coat, and serve immediately.
Why You’ll Love These Garlic Steak Bites
There’s something magical about a hot skillet and a good cut of beef. These garlic butter steak bites hit that sweet spot of being ultra-simple but totally satisfying. We’re talking crispy edges, juicy centres, and a garlic-parsley butter that coats every bite in richness. The secret to this recipe is all in the technique—minimal ingredients, but maximum flavour.
The vibe here is “meat and potatoes,” but with just enough cheffy flair to make you feel like a kitchen boss.
Let’s Talk Steak
For this garlic steak bites recipe, I went with New York strip. It’s tender, flavourful, and has just the right amount of fat marbling to stay juicy when seared hot and fast. You can easily use sirloin steak, ribeye, or tenderloin if you have it. Just cut it into bite-sized pieces, and you’re ready to go.
And if you’re wondering about budget-friendly options? Sirloin tip works great—just don’t overcook it.
Tips & Tricks for Extra Crispy Garlic Butter Steak Bites
This is where the magic happens. Before those steak bites even hit the pan, toss them in a mix of flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. I like to do this in a ziplock bag—it gets every piece evenly coated and saves you a bowl to wash.
That little bit of flour might not seem like much, but it helps create a crispy crust on the outside the steak. That crust = flavour. Trust me, once you try this trick, you’ll never skip it again.
Here’s the breakdown:
- Flour: Adds a crispy coating without deep frying.
- Garlic powder: Lends a deep savoury base that pairs with the garlic butter later.
- Salt & pepper: Keep it simple, let the steak shine.
Don’t Crowd the Pan!
This is key. If you overcrowd your skillet, your steak bites are going to steam instead of sear.
Use a large pan—cast iron skillet if you’ve got it—and give each piece some space. Let them sit untouched for a solid 5 minutes before flipping. This is how you get that golden crust.
It’s hard to be patient, but it’s worth it. One flip only!
Garlic Butter Goodness
While your steak bites are working on that crust, whip up the garlic butter. This part is fast but adds a ton of personality to the dish. Butter, fresh garlic cloves, parsley, a pinch of chilli flakes for heat, and a little oregano to round it all out.
Pour this over the cooked steak bites right at the end, just before serving. It melts into the beef and coats every surface in buttery, garlicky love.
If you’re feeling fancy, a handful of freshly grated parmesan turns this into garlic parmesan steak bites and takes it over the top.
Side Dishes For Your Garlic Steak Bites
I love these with mashed potatoes. That combo is just a hug on a plate. But if you want to keep things lighter or lower carb, try:
- Roasted broccoli or green beans
- Cauliflower mash
- A crisp side salad
- Rice or even orzo tossed with olive oil and lemon
Really, the steak bites are the star—you can build the plate around whatever you’ve got in the fridge.
Tips and Substitutions
No parsley? Try fresh thyme or chives.
Not enough butter? Use ghee or a combination of butter and olive oil.
Want it spicy? Up the chilli flakes or add a pinch of cayenne.
No NY strip? Use sirloin, ribeye, or tenderloin.
Final Thoughts
If you’re looking for a recipe that delivers on flavour, texture, and ease, these garlic butter steak bites are it. Serve them with mashed potatoes, roasted veg, or sneak bites straight from the pan, and they will definitely be a hit. Keep this one in your back pocket—it’s a crowd-pleaser through and through. Now go on, give it a sear and let that garlic butter do its thing!
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