Description
Sear up flavor fast with these Cowboy Butter Steak Bites—an easy dinner idea that delivers sizzling steakhouse taste in under 30 minutes! Juicy steak cubes are pan-seared and coated in a zesty cowboy butter sauce bursting with garlic, herbs, lemon, and a kick of spice. Whether you’re after quick weeknight food ideas or planning a fun appetizer, this protein-packed recipe fits perfectly into your list of easy dinner, healthy snack, and low-carb meal favorites. A great option for keto too!
Ingredients
1.5 lbs steak (sirloin, ribeye, or tenderloin)
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
1. Cut the steak into 1-inch cubes and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Sear steak cubes in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
3. Reduce heat to medium. In the same skillet, add butter, garlic, parsley, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and red pepper flakes. Stir until melted and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
4. Return steak bites to skillet and toss in cowboy butter until well coated. Serve immediately with sauce spooned over top.
Notes
For a crispier sear, make sure your skillet is very hot and avoid overcrowding the pan.
Let the steak rest before tossing it into the butter sauce to keep it extra juicy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: cowboy butter steak bites, easy dinner, low-carb steak bites, keto steak, garlic butter steak