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Garlic Butter Steak Bites

A quick and flavorful dish featuring tender steak cooked in a delicious garlic butter sauce, ready in just 15 minutes!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 1 lb steak (sirloin, ribeye, or New York strip), cut into 1-inch cubes Substitutes are possible depending on availability or preference.
  • 1 medium zucchini, cut into half-moons You can try other vegetables for variation.
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • to taste Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish Optional garnish.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Pat the steak bites dry using paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Cooking

  • Add steak bites in a single layer to the hot skillet and sear for 1-2 minutes per side until browned. Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add butter. Once melted, include minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add zucchini to the skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until tender-crisp.
  • Return the steak bites to the skillet. Toss everything together to coat in the garlic butter.
  • Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the steak is heated through.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately.

Notes

Best served in a beautiful bowl, can be paired with roasted potatoes or a fresh green salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
Keyword Easy Recipe, Family Meal, Garlic Butter Steak Bites, Quick Dinner, Steak Recipe