Garlic Butter Steak Bites

Published May 17, 2024

Garlic Butter Steak Bites
Linda Xiao for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Rebecca Jurkevich.
Total Time
1 hour
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes, plus at least 30 minutes marinating
Rating
5(1,208)
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Inspired by bite-size steak tips — the highly snackable bar food that’s beloved in Boston and the greater New England area — these garlic butter steak bites follow a classic bistro flavor profile accented with a punch of soy sauce. They’re quick and clever: Cutting steak into small pieces creates more surface area to quickly soak up a marinade, and the morsels cook off in just minutes. Here, they are marinated in a mixture of soy sauce and olive oil, then finished in the pan with a swirl of butter, garlic and parsley. They are perfect for summer spreads alongside a hearty, lemony farro salad or a summery corn salad, plus some bread to swipe up the rich sauce. Serve with toothpicks for easy snacking, or small plates.

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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings
  • ¼cup olive oil
  • 3tablespoons soy sauce
  • pounds sirloin or flank steak, excess fat trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces 
  • 1tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2large garlic cloves, minced or grated
  • Chopped fresh parsley leaves and tender stems
  • Flaky salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Ingredient Substitution Guide
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

437 calories; 31 grams fat; 10 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 16 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 2 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 37 grams protein; 752 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a large bowl, mix together the olive oil and soy sauce. Add the meat, tossing to coat. Let sit on the counter for 30 minutes or in the refrigerator for 1 hour or overnight, stirring occasionally.

  2. Step 2

    Heat a large (12-inch) cast-iron or heavyweight skillet over medium-high for 2 minutes, until very hot. Using a slotted spoon, add the steak bites in a single layer, shaking off any excess marinade. Work in batches, if needed, to avoid crowding the pan. Cook until browned, 5 to 6 minutes, using tongs to turn over the pieces when they easily release from the pan.

  3. Step 3

    If you’ve cooked in batches, return all the meat and juices to the pan. Remove from the heat and add the butter and garlic, pushing the steak around to coat and mix everything together, about 1 minute.

  4. Step 4

    Transfer to a serving plate. Drizzle the meat with any remaining sauce lingering in the pan. Top with parsley, a sprinkle of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Skewer bites with toothpicks, if desired.

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Just so delicious. We made some mushrooms and mashed potatoes while we were waiting for the steak to marinade and the timing worked out perfectly for an unbelievable weeknight recipe.

I used a very high heat to get the pan ready. Then lowered to medium high. It was perfect and flank steak was done perfectly.

Easy Friday bistro meal coupled with the fresh corn salad was excellent. I changed nothing but perhaps cooked for a bit less time (but then again, cut and size always changes that!) Perfect.

I found the original version a bit too salty, so I used 2 T light soy sauce and 1 T oyster sauce for the marinade and I like it much better. Flavor has more depth and less salt. But, a wonderful easy recipe!

This was amazing. I added mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, more garlic, and asparagus right at the end. Superb.

This recipe was followed to the letter and the end result was superb! Boy do I have grease spatter to clean in my kitchen! But it was worth every bit.

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