Description
Tender sirloin steak bites seared to perfection and tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce with herbs and a hint of spice. A quick, flavorful, and indulgent meal ready in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
1 lb sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
1/4 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
4 tbsp unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
1 tsp fresh thyme (optional)
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a spicy kick)
Instructions
- Pat the steak cubes dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add steak cubes in a single layer, searing for 2-3 minutes on each side until a brown crust forms; cook in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding.
- Remove steak bites from skillet and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium and add butter to the same skillet.
- Once butter melts, stir in minced garlic, thyme (if using), and red pepper flakes (if using); cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, careful not to burn the garlic.
- Return steak bites to skillet, toss in garlic butter sauce, and cook for another 1-2 minutes to meld flavors.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, roasted vegetables, or steamed broccoli.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat gently in a skillet over medium heat; avoid microwaving to prevent toughness.
Variations include swapping sirloin for ribeye or flank steak, adding heavy cream for a creamier sauce, or using coconut oil for a dairy-free option.
Adding mushrooms or caramelized onions makes the dish heartier.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/3 of recipe
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg