Description
Juicy, flavorful steak bites seared to perfection and tossed in rich, zesty cowboy butter, perfect for a quick and satisfying appetizer or main dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak Bites
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound steak, cut into 1-inch pieces (top sirloin or ribeye work well)
Cowboy Butter
- 1 recipe cowboy butter, divided (typically made with butter, garlic, herbs, spices, and lemon juice)
Instructions
- Heat the skillet: Preheat a medium skillet over medium-high heat until hot and shimmering.
- Sear the steak bites: Add olive oil to the hot skillet. Place steak pieces in a single layer (work in batches if needed) and sear without moving for 1 ½ to 2 minutes. Flip and sear the other side for 1 to 2 minutes until desired doneness is achieved.
- Coat with cowboy butter: Reduce heat to medium and add half of the cowboy butter to the skillet. Toss the steak bites to coat evenly and cook for 1 more minute until the butter melts and glazes the steak.
- Melt remaining butter and serve: Warm the remaining cowboy butter in the microwave and serve it on the side for dipping or drizzling over the steak bites.
Notes
- Searing the steak in batches helps avoid overcrowding, ensuring a good crust.
- Use top sirloin or ribeye for the best flavor and tenderness.
- The cowboy butter adds a spicy, buttery glaze enhancing the steak bites’ flavor.
- Adjust cooking time based on desired steak doneness.
- Leftover cowboy butter can be stored in the fridge and used for other dishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pound steak bites with butter
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
