Ingredients & Substitutions
Here I explain the best ingredients for my steak bites recipe with garlic butter, what each one does, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card.
Best Cuts For Steak Bites:
I usually make my steak bites using sirloin steak (as shown here), because it’s a good balance of affordability and tender texture. You can also buy cuts of beef labeled “steak tips”. These are often sirloin steak that’s already cut into pieces for you. More expensive cuts, like filet mignon, beef tenderloin, New York strip, or ribeye will be even more tender and taste nothing short of amazing! But I’ll be honest, I have a hard time justifying cutting these up into bites for how pricy they are. Go for it if you want to splurge!
Other Ingredients:
Olive Oil – This is my go-to oil for searing, but I also rotate it with avocado oil. Both work great! Butter – I almost always get unsalted butter, so that I can control the salt in my dishes separately. If you use salted, I recommend reducing the amount of salt a bit. You could also use my compound butter recipe instead of plain butter for even more flavor. Garlic – Fresh garlic cloves always make my best garlic butter steak bites, but if you’re in a rush, 2 teaspoons of jarred minced garlic will do the trick. I get it! Fresh Parsley – I add this to the garlic butter sauce for some color and extra flavor. Feel free to use other fresh herbs, such as rosemary or thyme. You can use dried herbs as well, but reduce the amount to 2 teaspoons because they are more concentrated. Sea Salt & Black Pepper
How To Make Garlic Butter Steak Bites
I have step-by-step photos here to help you visualize the recipe. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card.
Storage Instructions
Store: You can keep leftover garlic butter steak bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Reheat: Heat up these babies in a skillet, until warm. I recommend adding a bit more butter, as you’ll lose some when you store it. They do overcook a bit when you reheat, though. Freeze: Wrap tightly in plastic wrap, place in a zip lock bag, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Serving Suggestions
You can serve these as an app with toothpicks, or turn them into your main course! Here are some of my fave ways to serve them: Got leftover garlic butter steak bites? I love tossing them into a healthy salad (like my steak salad) for some protein. You can also serve them with fried eggs (for steak and eggs) or tuck them into my Philly cheesesteak casserole.
Zucchini Noodles – When I originally published this steak bites recipe in 2021, I made them into a one-pan meal with zucchini noodles — pictured above. If you’re looking for that recipe, you just need to add a couple extra steps. When the steak is done, transfer it to a plate, and cover to keep warm. Add 8 cups of uncooked zoodles to the pan with the garlic butter, season with salt and pepper, and saute for 3-4 minutes, until tender. Mix in 3 tablespoons of lemon juice, and top with your garlic butter steak bites. You can also find this older recipe in my Wholesome Yum App. Veggies – My roasted asparagus (or faster air fryer asparagus) always goes well with steak! You can also saute any vegetables you have on hand in the same skillet after the steak is done (so convenient!), or start roasting cauliflower before you begin on the steak. Potatoes – I usually make my air fryer potatoes with these because my kids request them and they are fast. But this steak bites recipe also pairs nicely with baked sweet potatoes or my lighter potato alternative, roasted rutabaga. Appetizers – If you want to serve these as an app, pair them with my prosciutto wrapped asparagus, deviled eggs, or baked wings. Dipping Sauces – I think garlic butter steak bites are already plenty flavorful on their own, but if you want a sauce, try my garlic aioli or blue cheese dressing.
More Garlic Butter Recipes
This is seriously one of my fave flavor combos, so I use it a lot! If you’re a fan, here are some of my other recipes with garlic butter: Please enter your first name for your account. Your saved recipe will also be sent to your email.
