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Cowboy Butter Steak Bites Recipe

Cowboy Butter Steak Bites Recipe

These Cowboy Butter Steak Bites are tender, juicy, and packed with bold, buttery flavors. Seared steak bites are topped with a zesty garlic-herb butter that melts over every piece, making them perfect for weeknight dinners, appetizers, or game-day snacks.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb sirloin steak cut into 1-inch cubes
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp fresh parsley chopped
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes optional

Method
 

  1. Season steak cubes with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Sear steak cubes in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until browned and cooked to desired doneness.
  4. Remove steak from skillet and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Add red pepper flakes and parsley, stirring to combine.
  7. Return steak to skillet and toss in the cowboy butter until evenly coated.
  8. Serve immediately with extra parsley garnish.

Notes

  • Use a hot skillet for a perfect sear.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes for desired heat.
  • Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the butter.
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