Cowboy Butter Steak Bites (Print Version)
Seared sirloin bites coated in garlicky, herb-packed cowboy butter with lemon and smoky heat.
# What You Need:
→ Meats
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 Cooking
14 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
# How To Make It:
01 - Pat steak cubes dry using paper towels and season lightly with salt and black pepper.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine softened unsalted butter, minced garlic, parsley, chives, dill, Dijon mustard, hot sauce, smoked paprika, crushed red pepper flakes, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until evenly blended. Set aside.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, arrange steak cubes in a single layer. Sear undisturbed for about 2 minutes per side, or until browned. Work in batches to avoid overcrowding if needed.
04 - Reduce skillet heat to medium. Return all seared steak bites to the pan, then add prepared cowboy butter sauce. Quickly toss to coat and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, allowing the butter to melt and flavors to meld. Adjust doneness as desired.
05 - Transfer steak bites to a serving dish. Garnish with additional fresh herbs if desired and serve immediately.
# Handy Tips:
01 -
- That zesty cowboy butter trick is pure magic—like discovering a secret weapon for effortless flavor.
- No one complains when dinner is ready in under 30 minutes and still feels special enough for company.
02 -
- If your pan is overcrowded, the steak will steam instead of sear—batch cooking changed my results overnight.
- Letting the butter mingle with the herbs before adding to the pan deepens the flavor noticeably.
03 -
- Use a cast iron skillet for even better sear and flavor.
- Grate garlic on a microplane for smoother blending into the butter.