Cowboy Butter Steak Bites (Printable)
Tender seared steak bites tossed in zesty garlic-herb butter with lemon and smoked paprika; ready in 25 minutes.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Meat
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 Searing
14 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
# How-To Steps:
01 - Pat steak cubes dry with paper towels and season evenly with salt and black pepper.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, chives, dill, Dijon mustard, hot sauce, smoked paprika, crushed red pepper flakes, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until the sauce is well blended. Set aside.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak cubes in a single layer and sear for approximately 2 minutes per side until browned. Work in batches if necessary to avoid crowding the pan.
04 - Reduce heat to medium. Return all steak bites to the skillet, add the cowboy butter sauce, and toss to coat. Cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, stirring, until the butter sauce is fully melted and steaks reach the desired doneness.
05 - Transfer steak bites to a serving platter and garnish with additional fresh herbs if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sauce does that magical thing where it clings to every corner of the steak, making each bite rich and punchy.
- It&aposs impossible to stop sneaking just one more piece—the perfect party starter or weeknight reward.
02 -
- Crowding the skillet will steam the steak instead of searing it—I once ended up with rubbery bites from being impatient.
- Mellowing the hot sauce with extra butter balances heat and creaminess for people wary of spice.
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- Letting the steak rest a few minutes after searing keeps the juices inside every bite.
- Finishing with a squeeze of lemon at the very end brightens up even a rich, buttery sauce.