Description
Black Garlic Butter Steak Bites are a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender sirloin steak cubes seared to perfection and tossed in a rich, aromatic black garlic butter sauce with fresh thyme. Perfect for an elevated weeknight dinner or a special occasion, these steak bites deliver bold flavors with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak and Seasoning
- 1 pound sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Butter Sauce
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves black garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Garnish
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Season the steak: In a large bowl, combine the sirloin steak cubes with salt and black pepper. Toss well to ensure the steak is evenly coated with the seasoning.
- Sear the steak bites: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the steak cubes in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they develop a browned crust and reach your preferred level of doneness. Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside.
- Prepare the black garlic butter sauce: Lower the heat to medium and add the unsalted butter to the same skillet. Once melted, stir in the minced black garlic and fresh thyme leaves. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the mixture is fragrant but the garlic does not burn.
- Toss steak in the sauce: Return the seared steak bites to the skillet and toss them thoroughly in the black garlic butter sauce. Cook for an additional minute to heat through and allow the flavors to meld.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Garnish the steak bites with chopped fresh parsley if desired, and serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute sirloin with ribeye or strip steak for a different flavor.
- Black garlic provides a sweet, mellow taste that complements the savory steak; if unavailable, roasted garlic can be an alternative but will change the flavor profile.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
- Ensure the skillet is hot enough before adding steak to get a good sear.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes when cooking the black garlic butter.
