Description
Savor these juicy and tender steak bites perfectly seared and topped with a rich, flavorful cowboy butter made with garlic, fresh herbs, and a kick of smoked paprika. This quick and easy stovetop recipe is perfect for a satisfying main course that pairs beautifully with roasted potatoes, grilled veggies, or crusty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak Bites
- 1 ½ pounds sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Cowboy Butter
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- â…› teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Season the Steak: Generously season the sirloin steak cubes with salt and black pepper to enhance the flavor before cooking.
- Heat the Olive Oil: Warm 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot, ensuring a good sear on the steak bites.
- Sear the Steak Bites: Arrange the steak cubes in a single layer in the skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes on each side until browned and cooked to your desired doneness. Avoid overcrowding by working in batches if necessary.
- Prepare the Cowboy Butter: In a small bowl, mix the softened butter with minced garlic, chopped parsley, chives, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, crushed red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt until smooth and well combined.
- Coat and Warm Through: Return the cooked steak bites to the skillet and spoon the cowboy butter over them. Stir gently to coat all the pieces and heat through for 1–2 minutes.
- Serve: Serve the steak bites immediately, offering extra cowboy butter on the side if desired for added richness.
Notes
- For a more tender bite, consider using ribeye or New York strip instead of sirloin.
- Cowboy butter can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for up to 5 days or frozen for future use.
- Pair this dish with roasted potatoes, grilled vegetables, or crusty bread for a complete meal.
