One-Pan Garlic Herb Steak Bites (Printable View)

Juicy steak bites in garlic-herb butter, ready in 20 minutes for a quick, savory main course.

# What You'll Need:

→ Steak & Marinade

01 - 1 1/2 pounds sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
04 - 1 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

→ Aromatics & Herbs

06 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
09 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

→ Optional Garnish

10 - Lemon wedges, for serving

# How To Make It:

01 - In a medium bowl, toss steak cubes with olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Allow to marinate at room temperature for at least 10 minutes.
02 - Set a large skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-high heat until hot.
03 - Arrange steak cubes in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Sear undisturbed for 2–3 minutes, then turn and cook another 2 minutes until browned and just cooked through.
04 - Lower heat to medium. Move steak to one side of the skillet. Add butter and garlic, stirring for about 30 seconds until aromatic.
05 - Toss steak bites in melted garlic butter, then sprinkle with parsley and thyme to coat evenly.
06 - Transfer steak bites to a serving platter. Garnish with lemon wedges if desired, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The buttery-garlic pan sauce feels like a little chef&aposs trick that takes almost no effort.
  • You can prep and cook everything in about twenty minutes, which means less time cleaning and more time eating.
02 -
  • Overcrowding the pan will steam the meat instead of searing it—I learned this after my first soggy batch.
  • Adding the garlic after searing the steak prevents it from burning and turning bitter—a game changer every time.
03 -
  • If you cut your steak too small, it can overcook in a flash, so aim for solid one-inch cubes.
  • Finishing with a splash of lemon juice at the very end brightens up the whole pan and makes the herbs pop.
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