Quick Garlic Steak Bites (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1½ pounds sirloin steak (or strip loin, tenderloin, strip steak, rib eye), cut into bite-size pieces
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
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½ teaspoon pepper, or to taste
→ Garlic Butter Sauce
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
# Instructions:
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat until hot. Add steak pieces and season generously with salt and pepper.
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Let steak cook undisturbed for 2 minutes to develop a good sear. Continue cooking for another 2 minutes until golden brown. Work in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding.
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Transfer steak to a plate. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add butter. Once melted, add garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for 30 seconds until garlic is fragrant and lightly browned.
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Pour garlic butter over steak bites and toss well to coat. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
# Notes:
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Pat steak dry before cutting for better browning
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Cook in batches if needed to ensure proper searing
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Let steak rest briefly before serving to retain juices
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Leftovers keep for up to 3 days in the refrigerator