Description
A quick and flavorful weeknight meal featuring seared sirloin steak bites tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce with blistered cherry tomatoes. Ready in just 15 minutes with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds sirloin or flank steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil (avocado or vegetable)
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (or rosemary/thyme)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Grated Parmesan or crusty bread for serving
Instructions
- Pat steak cubes dry with paper towels and toss in a bowl with neutral oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
- Heat a large skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat. Add steak cubes in a single layer (cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding).
- Sear steak for 2-3 minutes without moving to develop a crust, then flip and cook another 2-3 minutes until done to preference. Remove steak to a plate and set aside.
- In the same pan, add cherry tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes, tossing occasionally, until they blister and burst.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Add butter to the pan and swirl to combine with tomato juices and steak fond. Once foaming, add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
- Return steak bites to the pan and toss to coat in the sauce. Add fresh herbs and lemon juice, stirring to combine.
- Serve immediately, optionally topped with Parmesan or alongside crusty bread.
Notes
Do not crowd the pan to ensure proper searing. Pat the meat dry before cooking to prevent steaming. Watch the garlic closely as it burns easily. For best results, use fresh garlic and room temperature butter. This recipe is naturally gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 26
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 32
Keywords: garlic butter steak bites, quick dinner, weeknight meal, sirloin steak, cherry tomatoes, 15 minute recipes, easy steak recipe