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Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Creamy Garlic Sauce

Close-up of juicy, caramelized Garlic Butter Steak Bites glistening with sauce, served with a side of creamy garlic sauce.
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Make tender, flavorful steak bites coated in garlic butter and serve them with a rich, creamy garlic dipping sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • For the Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 cloves roasted garlic (or 1 clove raw minced garlic)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon water (or more, to thin)
  • Pinch of salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Pat the steak cubes dry with paper towels. Season the steak evenly with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Add the steak bites to the hot pan in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side until a brown crust forms. Remove the steak from the pan and set aside.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and Italian herbs. Cook for about 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  5. Return the seared steak bites to the pan. Toss quickly to coat the steak completely in the garlic butter mixture. Cook for 1-2 minutes, just until heated through. Remove from heat.
  6. Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, roasted garlic (or raw minced garlic), lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth. Add water one teaspoon at a time until you reach your desired dipping consistency.
  7. Serve the garlic butter steak bites immediately with the creamy garlic sauce on the side for dipping.

Notes

  • For the best sear, make sure your skillet is very hot before adding the steak, and do not move the steak pieces until they have formed a crust.
  • If you prefer a thinner pan sauce instead of a creamy dip, skip the sauce ingredients and simply deglaze the pan after removing the steak with 1/4 cup of beef broth and a squeeze of lemon juice, scraping up the browned bits.
  • Use high-quality steak for the best texture in this quick-cooking recipe.

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