Garlic Butter Steak Bites (Print Version)
Tender steak cubes seared in garlic butter and served with a creamy horseradish sauce bursting with flavor.
# What You Need:
→ For the Steak Bites
01 - 1 1/4 lbs sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 1/2 tsp kosher salt
03 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
04 - 2 tbsp olive oil
05 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter
06 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
→ For the Horseradish Sauce
08 - 1/2 cup sour cream
09 - 2 tbsp prepared horseradish
10 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
11 - 1 tsp lemon juice
12 - 1/4 tsp salt
13 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Whisk together sour cream, horseradish, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
02 - Pat steak cubes dry with paper towels and season evenly with kosher salt and black pepper.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add steak cubes in a single layer, searing for 1-2 minutes per side until browned and just cooked through. Remove to a plate and tent with foil.
04 - Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet and once melted, add minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
05 - Return steak bites to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic butter for about 1 minute. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately with the chilled horseradish sauce on the side.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The horseradish cream sauce cuts through the rich butter like a cool breeze on a hot day
- These come together faster than delivery and taste infinitely better
- Perfect for feeding a crowd without spending hours at the stove
02 -
- Crowding the pan steams the meat instead of searing it, so work in batches if necessary
- Letting the sauce chill for at least 15 minutes makes all the flavors come together properly
- Overcooked steak bites turn into chewy little cubes, so pull them when they are just barely cooked through
03 -
- Let the steak sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before cooking for more even results
- A sprinkle of flaky sea salt right before serving adds a wonderful crunch