Cowboy Butter Steak Bites (Printable)
Seared sirloin cubes tossed in a garlicky, herbed cowboy butter for a bold, shareable appetizer or main.
# What You Need:
→ 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
# How To Cook:
01 - Pat steak cubes dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
02 - Combine softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, chives, dill, Dijon mustard, hot sauce, smoked paprika, crushed red pepper, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl. Mix until uniformly blended. Set aside.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak cubes in a single layer and sear for 2 minutes per side until browned. Work in batches for best results, if needed.
04 - Lower heat to medium. Return all steak bites to skillet, add cowboy butter sauce, and toss to coat. Cook another 1 to 2 minutes until sauce is melted and steak reaches preferred doneness.
05 - Transfer steak bites to a serving platter and garnish with extra fresh herbs if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sauce is basically a butter-packed secret handshake for your taste buds.
- It’s fast enough for a Tuesday but showy enough when people drop by unannounced.
02 -
- Crowding the skillet means steamed meat, not seared—work in batches even when you’re hungry.
- Tasting the sauce before tossing it with the steak helps you adjust the lemon, heat, and herbs to your liking.
03 -
- Try adding another squeeze of lemon just before serving for a hit of brightness.
- Use the sharpest knife you own to cube the steak for cleaner searing and better texture.