Steak Bites with Peppercorn and Garlic Butter
Steak bites with peppercorn and garlic butter are a mouthwatering delight that brings the flavors of a steakhouse right to your kitchen. Tender morsels of sirloin, seared to perfection and coated in a luscious garlic butter sauce, make for an unforgettable appetizer or main course. Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a special celebration, these steak bites are sure to impress your family and friends with their rich flavor and elegant presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tsp black and green peppercorns, crushed
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by finely chopping the garlic and crushing the peppercorns.
- Cut the steak into 1-inch cubes against the grain for tenderness.
- Season steak bites with salt and crushed peppercorns; let sit for 10 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear steak bites in batches until browned on all sides.
- Lower heat, add minced garlic and butter, stirring until melted and fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- Toss everything together until coated in garlic butter sauce; serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 oz (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider marinating the steak in garlic and herbs before cooking. Substitute ghee for butter for a richer taste or add fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme for an aromatic twist.