Cowboy Butter Steak Bites (Printable)
Tender seared steak bites tossed in zesty garlic-herb cowboy butter, quick, bold, perfect for sharing.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 1/2 pounds sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
→ Cowboy Butter Sauce
02 - 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
03 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
07 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
08 - 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
09 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
11 - Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ For Cooking
14 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
# How To Make It:
01 - Pat steak cubes dry thoroughly using paper towels and season lightly with salt and black pepper.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, chives, dill, Dijon mustard, hot sauce, smoked paprika, crushed red pepper flakes, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix until fully incorporated. Reserve for later.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, arrange steak cubes in a single even layer. Sear for about 2 minutes on each side or until deeply browned. Work in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding and ensure even browning.
04 - Reduce the heat to medium. Return all seared steak bites to the pan, add the prepared cowboy butter sauce, and toss briskly to coat. Continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes until butter melts and steak reaches preferred doneness.
05 - Serve the steak bites immediately, optionally garnished with additional fresh herbs.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The buttery sauce seeps into every nook of the steak, making each bite even more irresistible than the last.
- It's quick enough for a weeknight but feels fancy enough to impress guests without breaking a sweat.
02 -
- Overcrowding the pan means you'll steam instead of sear—trust me, patience here makes all the difference.
- Bringing the steak to room temperature before cooking helps it brown fast and stay juicy inside.
03 -
- Let the beef cubes rest a few minutes before saucing so they stay juicy inside.
- Mix your cowboy butter ahead and keep it chilled; you'll want it for everything once you start making it.