Description
A bold and flavorful dish that combines tender steak bites with spicy chili butter, perfect for gatherings and weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb steak (sirloin or flank), cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1/2 cup unsalted chili butter (melted butter mixed with chili flakes)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro) for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the steak bites by cutting them into bite-sized cubes and seasoning generously with salt and pepper.
- If desired, marinate with minced garlic for about 30 minutes for extra flavor.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter and add minced garlic and chili flakes, stirring until fragrant.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, drizzle in oil, and add the seasoned steak bites, cooking for about 2-3 minutes on each side until a golden crust forms.
- Pour the warm chili butter over the cooked steak bites and toss gently to coat.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
Avoid overcrowding the pan while searing for the best texture. Let the steak reach room temperature before cooking for even results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: steak bites, chili butter, appetizer, easy recipe, crowd-pleaser