Garlic Butter Steak Bites (Printable)
Tender steak bites with garlic butter and zesty avocado chimichurri for a flavorful bite.
# List of ingredients:
→ For the Steak Bites
01 - 1.5 lb sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 1 tsp kosher salt
03 - ½ tsp black pepper
04 - 1 tbsp olive oil
05 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter
06 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
07 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
→ For the Avocado Chimichurri
08 - 1 ripe avocado, diced
09 - ½ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
10 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
11 - 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
12 - ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
13 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
14 - ½ tsp red pepper flakes
15 - ½ tsp kosher salt
16 - ¼ tsp black pepper
17 - Juice of ½ lime
# Steps:
01 - In a medium bowl, combine parsley, cilantro, red wine vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Mix well until emulsified. Gently fold in the diced avocado to maintain texture. Set aside at room temperature.
02 - Pat steak cubes thoroughly dry with paper towels to ensure proper searing. Season evenly on all sides with kosher salt and black pepper, pressing gently to help the coating adhere.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add steak cubes in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Sear for 2 minutes without disturbing to develop a caramelized crust, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes for medium-rare doneness.
04 - Reduce heat to medium-low. Add butter and minced garlic to the pan. Toss steak bites continuously for 1 minute until coated in the fragrant garlic butter sauce. Remove from heat immediately and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.
05 - Transfer steak bites to a serving platter or individual plates. Top immediately with generous spoonfuls of avocado chimichurri, allowing some sauce to pool beneath the meat for maximum flavor integration.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything cooks in one pan and comes together in under 30 minutes
- The creamy avocado chimichurri cuts through the rich butter like a flavor revelation
02 -
- Crowding the pan will steam the meat instead of searing it, so cook in batches if your skillet isn't big enough
- The garlic butter step happens fast, have everything ready before you add the garlic or it will burn and turn bitter
03 -
- Room temperature steak cooks more evenly, so take it out 20 minutes before you plan to cook
- Resist the urge to cut into a piece to check doneness, the touch test will become second nature after you make this a few times