Cowboy Butter Steak Bites (Printable Version)
Seared sirloin cubes tossed in a zesty garlic-herb butter with smoked paprika and lemon—bold, shareable, low-carb.
# Ingredient List:
→ Meats
01 - 1 1/2 pounds sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
→ Cowboy Butter Sauce
02 - 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
03 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
07 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
08 - 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco
09 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
11 - Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ For Cooking
14 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
# Directions:
01 - Pat steak cubes dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and black pepper.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, blend softened butter with garlic, parsley, chives, dill, Dijon mustard, hot sauce, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until fully combined. Set aside.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add steak cubes in a single layer. Sear for 2 minutes per side, working in batches if needed, until browned all over.
04 - Reduce heat to medium. Return all steak bites to skillet, add the prepared cowboy butter sauce, and toss to coat. Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until butter is melted and steak reaches desired doneness.
05 - Serve steak bites immediately, garnished with additional fresh herbs if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The zippy cowboy butter makes each steak chunk taste indulgent and a bit mischievous.
- I cant remember a party where these steak bites disappeared slowly—theyre always the first plate emptied.
02 -
- If you skip drying the steak cubes, theyll steam instead of sear and miss out on the crispy edges.
- Smoked paprika can scorch if the pans too hot; add it with the butter to get the flavor without burning.
03 -
- Work in batches to avoid overcrowding and guarantee a bold sear on each piece.
- A pinch of flaky salt scattered over right before serving makes every bite pop.