Garlic Butter Steak Bites (Easy 10-Minute Appetizer)
Juicy, tender steak bites seared in minutes and finished with a rich garlic herb butter that melts right over the top. These are an instant crowd-pleaser.. quick to cook, easy to serve, and perfect for holiday parties or New Year’s Eve grazing boards!
Ingredients
- 1–1½ lbs sirloin or tenderloin, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or parsley (plus extra for topping)
Garlic Butter Topping
- 3 tablespoons softened butter
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- 1 teaspoon chopped parsley
- Pinch of salt + pepper
Instructions
- Pat steak pieces dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high until very hot.
- Add steak bites in a single layer and make sure there is no crowding.
- Sear 1–2 minutes per side until browned and cooked to your liking.
- Add butter and garlic to the pan. Toss until the butter melts and coats the steak.
- Transfer to a platter and immediately top with small dollops of the garlic butter topping so it melts into the warm steak.
- Sprinkle with extra herbs and serve right away.
Tips & Variations
- Add some red pepper flakes for heat.
- Throw some crumbled goat cheese on top for an extra flavor layer.
- Stir a little Dijon into the garlic butter for a punchier flavor.
- Add a splash of Worcestershire to the pan while tossing for some extra depth.
- Swap parsley for rosemary or thyme for a winter vibe – or use them all if you want extra flavor vibes!
- Serve with toothpicks for an easy appetizer or pile onto crostini for a New Year’s Eve party.
- For extra richness, finish with a quick drizzle of balsamic glaze (sounds weird…tastes amazing;)
- Keeping with the theme of The Impatient Kitchen’s obsession.. Drizzle with browned butter for an extra rich finish! 😉
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