Cowboy Butter Steak Bites (Print View)

Tender seared steak cubes tossed in a zesty garlic-herb butter sauce with hints of citrus and spice

# What You'll Need:

→ Steak

01 - 1 ½ lbs sirloin steak or ribeye, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 1 tsp kosher salt
03 - ½ tsp black pepper
04 - 1 tbsp olive oil

→ Cowboy Butter Sauce

05 - 6 tbsp unsalted butter
06 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
07 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
08 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
09 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
10 - ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
11 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
12 - 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
13 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
14 - ½ tsp sea salt
15 - ¼ tsp ground black pepper

# How to Make:

01 - Pat steak cubes dry with paper towels. Season evenly with kosher salt and black pepper.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add steak cubes in a single layer, working in batches if necessary. Sear for 1–2 minutes per side until browned and medium-rare to medium inside. Remove steak bites to a plate and tent with foil.
03 - Reduce heat to medium. In the same skillet, add butter and let it melt. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Stir in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, parsley, chives, dill, sea salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 1 minute until sauce is cohesive.
05 - Return steak bites to the skillet, tossing to coat thoroughly in cowboy butter sauce. Serve immediately, spooning extra sauce over the steak bites.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The cowboy butter sauce transforms simple steak into something restaurant-worthy with minimal effort
  • These cook in under 15 minutes but taste like you spent hours on them
  • Perfect for dinner parties because everyone gets their own bite-sized pieces
02 -
  • Dry your meat thoroughly before seasoning or it will steam instead of sear, losing that gorgeous crust
  • Don't overcrowd the pan or the temperature drops and you'll end up with gray, boiled meat instead of seared perfection
  • Let the butter sauce cool slightly before tossing so it coats the meat rather than running right off
03 -
  • Let your steak sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking for more even cooking
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one, it holds heat better and creates the best crust

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