Description
Ina Garten’s steak bites with garlic butter elevate simple ingredients into a luxurious appetizer or main course. Quick searing creates caramelized edges while melted butter adds rich, savory complexity that keeps diners craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.25 lbs (567 g) sirloin steak, cut into small cubes
- 2 tbsps butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsps minced garlic
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp minced parsley
Instructions
- Preparation: Heat a large skillet over high heat, coating the surface with olive oil to create an ideal searing environment for the steak.
- Seasoning: Thoroughly coat the steak pieces with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, ensuring complete and even coverage for maximum flavor development.
- Searing: Carefully arrange the seasoned meat in a single layer across the hot skillet, allowing each piece to caramelize without overcrowding. Cook for 3-4 minutes, gently stirring to prevent sticking and promote even browning.
- Batching: If necessary, work in multiple batches to maintain optimal cooking temperature and achieve perfect golden-brown exteriors on all steak pieces.
- Garlic Infusion: Add unsalted butter and minced garlic to the pan, creating a rich, aromatic sauce that will thoroughly coat and enhance the meat’s flavor profile.
- Finishing: Stir the steak continuously for 1-2 minutes, ensuring each piece becomes completely enveloped in the fragrant garlic butter emulsion. Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the glistening meat for a vibrant, herbaceous touch.
- Serving: Immediately transfer the hot, succulent steak bites to serving plates, ready to be enjoyed at the peak of their flavor and texture.
Notes
- Sear with Space: Avoid overcrowding the pan to achieve a perfect golden-brown crust and prevent steaming the meat.
- Temperature Matters: Use high heat to create a beautiful caramelized exterior while keeping the inside tender and juicy.
- Batch Cooking Technique: Cook steak in multiple batches if needed to maintain optimal pan temperature and ensure even cooking.
- Herb Finishing Touch: Add fresh parsley just before serving to bring brightness and fresh flavor to the rich garlic butter steak bites.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg