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Super Easy Garlic Butter Steak Bites Recipe

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Super Easy Garlic Butter Steak Bites made with tender tri-tip steak cubes, seasoned with a flavorful dry rub, seared or grilled to medium-rare perfection, and tossed in fragrant garlic-rosemary butter. This quick and delicious recipe is perfect for a crowd or an easy weeknight meal.

Ingredients

Steak and Seasoning

  • 3 pounds tri-tip (1.4 kilograms)
  • 1/2 cup tri-tip dry rub (90 grams) or store-bought dry rub
  • Neutral oil, as needed

Garlic Butter Sauce

  • 6 Tablespoons good-quality salted butter, cubed (85 grams)
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons minced garlic (~6-8 cloves / 20 grams)
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
  • Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prep the Steak: Using a sharp knife, trim any extra fat or silver skin from the tri-tip. Cut the steak into 1 to 1 1/2 inch cubes, then pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Season the Steak: Toss the steak cubes with the dry rub until all sides are evenly coated. Let the seasoned steak come to room temperature.
  3. Grill the Steak Bites: Preheat the grill to 400°F (204°C) and grease the grates with neutral oil. Thread steak cubes onto metal skewers, leaving a small gap between each bite for even cooking. Place skewers on the grill and cook 1-2 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 130°F (54°C) for medium-rare. Transfer to a platter and rest 5 minutes until temperature reaches 135°F (57°C).
  4. Prepare Garlic-Rosemary Butter: While steak rests, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and rosemary, cooking 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Serve: Drizzle the garlic-rosemary butter over the steak bites, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.
  6. Alternative Cast Iron Method – Sear the Steak Bites: Heat a drizzle of neutral oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Add steak cubes in batches without crowding and sear about 1 minute per side until browned and internal temperature reaches 125°F (52°C).
  7. Baste with Garlic-Rosemary Butter: Add butter, garlic, and rosemary to the skillet. Once melted, baste the steak cubes until temperature reaches 130°F (54°C) for medium-rare, approximately 1-2 more minutes.
  8. Rest and Serve: Transfer steak bites to a platter, rest for 5 minutes until temperature rises to 135°F (57°C). Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use a meat thermometer to check steak temperature for perfect doneness.
  • Do not overcrowd the skillet when searing to ensure proper browning.
  • Allowing steak to rest after cooking helps juices redistribute for a more tender bite.
  • Metal skewers conduct heat for faster cooking; if using wooden skewers, soak them in water beforehand to avoid burning.
  • Adjust garlic amount based on your preference for garlic flavor intensity.
  • If preferred, substitute tri-tip with sirloin or ribeye cubes for similar results.

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