Description
Tender, pan-seared steak bites tossed in a zesty cowboy butter made with garlic, lemon, Dijon, and fresh herbs. Perfect for quick dinners or a bold appetizer that brings the sizzle.
Ingredients
1.5 pounds sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
4 cloves garlic, grated
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
Extra kosher salt or flaky salt for finishing
Instructions
1. Cut steak into bite-sized cubes and season with kosher salt and black pepper. Let sit at room temperature.
2. Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat until very hot.
3. Sear steak bites in batches, 1–2 minutes per side, until golden brown with a medium-rare center. Do not overcrowd the pan.
4. Remove steak from skillet and set aside to rest.
5. In the same skillet, add butter, garlic, parsley, lemon juice, Dijon, paprika, red pepper flakes, and thyme. Stir until melted and combined.
6. Return steak bites to the skillet and toss in the cowboy butter until fully coated.
7. Remove from heat and finish with a sprinkle of flaky salt.
8. Serve immediately while hot and glossy.
Notes
Always let your steak come to room temperature before searing to avoid steaming.
Use a cast-iron skillet for the best crust and heat retention.
Don’t skip the Dijon mustard—it gives the butter depth and brightness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: steak bites, cowboy butter, quick beef dinner