Garlic Butter Steak Bites

# Ingredient List:

→ Steak

01 - 1.5 lbs sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes

02 - 1 tsp kosher salt

03 - 0.5 tsp black pepper

→ Garlic Butter Sauce

04 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter

05 - 4 cloves garlic, finely minced

06 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

07 - 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

→ For Cooking

08 - 1 tbsp olive oil

# Directions:

01 - Pat steak cubes dry with paper towels and season evenly with kosher salt and black pepper.

02 - Heat a large skillet over high heat and add olive oil, swirling to coat the surface.

03 - Place steak cubes in a single layer without overcrowding. Sear undisturbed for 2 minutes, then turn to brown all sides for an additional 2 to 3 minutes for medium-rare. Remove and cover loosely.

04 - Lower heat to medium-low, add butter to the skillet, and once melted, sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant without browning.

05 - Return steak cubes to the skillet, toss to coat thoroughly in the garlic butter sauce, then sprinkle with chopped parsley and crushed red pepper flakes if desired.

06 - Serve immediately, spooning the pan sauce over the steak bites.

# Expert Advice:

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Perfectly seared steak bites with a glossy garlic butter sauce that tastes like you've been cooking for hours, but it's actually faster than takeout.
Gluten-free and low-carb, so you can eat steak guilt-free while the sauce does all the heavy lifting flavor-wise.
Works as an impressive appetizer when friends drop by or as a surprisingly elegant weeknight dinner that feels special without the fuss.

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Don't skip the paper towel step—I learned this the hard way when my steaks steamed instead of seared, and the whole dish suffered for it.
The butter will brown quickly once the steak goes back in; that's actually perfect and adds nuttiness, but keep the heat moderate or you'll cross the line into burnt.
Overcrowding the skillet drops the temperature and guarantees disappointment, so work in batches if you're doubling the recipe.

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