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Juicy steakhouse-style garlic butter steak bites cooked in a skillet, showing tender pink centers and a rich seared exterior

Steakhouse-Style Garlic Butter Steak Bites for Two 🥩🧄

These Steakhouse-Style Garlic Butter Steak Bites for Two are tender, juicy, and packed with rich garlic butter flavor, just like your favorite steakhouse dinner at home. Made with perfectly seared steak cubes, fresh garlic, butter, and simple seasonings, this quick skillet recipe is ready in under 20 minutes. Perfect for date night, Valentine’s Day, or an easy high-protein dinner for two, these steak bites deliver bold flavor with minimal ingredients and restaurant-quality results.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 430 kcal

Equipment

  • Cast iron skillet or heavy-bottom skillet
  • sharp knife
  • cutting board
  • Tongs
  • small bowl for butter mixture

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz sirloin steak or ribeye cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary optional
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Pat the steak cubes dry with paper towels. Season evenly with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak bites in a single layer and sear for 2–3 minutes per side until browned and cooked to your desired doneness. Remove steak from the skillet and set aside.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet. Once melted, stir in minced garlic and fresh herbs. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Return the steak bites to the skillet and toss in the garlic butter until well coated. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Nutritional values provided are estimates only and are calculated based on general nutritional data for the listed ingredients. Actual values may vary depending on the specific brands, measurements, and preparation methods used. For precise dietary information, please consult a registered dietitian or use a verified nutrition calculator with the exact ingredients you use.

Nutrition

Serving: 4ozCalories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 34gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 560mgVitamin A: 520IUVitamin C: 1.5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3.8mg
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