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Ultra close-up macro food photography of tender garlic butter steak bites pan-seared to a caramelized crust and coated in foaming garlic herb butter

Tender Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Fresh Herbs

Juicy, tender cubes of halal sirloin or ribeye steak quickly seared in a screaming-hot cast-iron skillet to form a deeply caramelized crust, then tossed in foaming sweet cream butter, minced fresh garlic, rosemary, and thyme. An irresistible restaurant-quality appetizer or 15-minute skillet dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Steak & Marinade
  • 1.5 lbs halal beef steak trimmed of tough silverskin and cut into 1-inch bite-sized cubes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil high smoke point oil for searing
  • 1.25 tsp kosher salt draws out surface moisture and seasons deeply
  • 1 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic and onion powder enhances the crust seasoning
Foaming Garlic Herb Butter
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 5 cloves fresh garlic minced finely
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves stripped from stems
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for finishing garnish
  • 1/2 tsp flaky sea salt optional, for finishing crunch

Method
 

Prepping & Seasoning the Beef
  1. Pat the steak completely dry with paper towels. Cutting wet meat will cause it to steam rather than sear. Cut steak into uniform 1-inch cubes.
  2. Transfer steak cubes to a bowl, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, and toss to coat evenly. Season generously on all sides with kosher salt, coarse black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
High-Heat Pan Searing
  1. Place a 12-inch heavy cast-iron skillet over high heat until it begins to smoke faintly. Add the steak cubes in a single layer, ensuring they do not touch or crowd the pan (sear in two batches if necessary).
  2. Sear undisturbed for 2 minutes to establish a deep, dark golden-brown mahogany crust. Flip the bites with tongs and sear the other side for another 1 to 2 minutes until medium-rare to medium (internal temp 130°-135°F / 54°-57°C).
Basting with Foaming Garlic Butter
  1. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add the cubed cold butter, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, and fresh thyme directly into the skillet with the steak bites.
  2. As the butter melts and foams vigorously, tilt the skillet slightly and continuously spoon the fragrant herb butter over the steak cubes for 1 to 2 minutes, coating every single piece in glossy flavor.
  3. Immediately remove skillet from the heat to prevent garlic from burning. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and flaky sea salt. Serve immediately straight from the warm skillet or transfer to a serving platter with wooden cocktail picks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 36gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 490mgVitamin A: 420IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3.5mg

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