Description
Ready for a flavor-packed weeknight dinner that cooks in under 20 minutes? Cowboy Butter Steak Bites deliver juicy, pan-seared chunks of steak soaked in a bold, garlicky herb butter sauce. This recipe is rich, zesty, and perfect for quick dinners, party appetizers, or meal prep. It’s a go-to for anyone craving high-protein, savory food ideas with minimal fuss. Whether you’re exploring dinner ideas or just need an easy recipe to impress, this dish fits the bill for comfort food and bold taste lovers.
Ingredients
1.5 lb sirloin steak, cubed
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
1. Cut the steak into bite-sized cubes and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
2. Heat a cast-iron skillet with oil over medium-high heat. Sear steak in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until browned. Set aside.
3. In the same skillet, lower heat to medium and melt butter. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
4. Stir in lemon juice, Dijon mustard, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, and parsley. Let it simmer for 1 minute.
5. Return steak bites to skillet and toss to coat with cowboy butter sauce.
6. Cook another 1–2 minutes to heat through. Serve hot.
Notes
Use a hot skillet to ensure proper sear on the steak bites without steaming them.
Fresh parsley and lemon juice are key for balancing the richness of the butter—don’t skip them.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup steak bites
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg