Perfectly Seared Brown-Butter Steak Bites
Perfectly Seared Brown-Butter Steak Bites—is there anything more delicious than the combination of butter and tender, medium-rare red meat? Make these mouthwatering steak bites for an appetizer, dinner, or meal prep using top sirloin, strip steak, or ribeyes.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter divided
- 3 (6 oz) ribeye steaks
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/4 teaspoon coursly ground pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dehydrated minced garlic
- 1/8 teaspoon thyme
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Set oven to warm or 250 degrees. Cut steak into 1 1/2 inch by 1 1/2 inch cubes, and mix the seasonings in a small ramekin.
- Heat cast iron, carbon steel, or stainless steel pan for a few minutes. Meanwhile, blot steak cubes dry with a paper towel, and sprinkle with some of the seasoning.
- Add 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter to hot pan. When the butter is foamy add first batch of steak bites seasoned side down to pan making sure there is a couple of inches between each piece. Sprinkle steak bites with more seasoning.
- Sear at least four of the six sides for 2 to 3 minutes each or until there is some browning on each side. Place first batch in a warm 250 degree oven.
- Add an additional tablespoon of butter to hot pan, if necessary, and sear another batch of steak bites. Repeat until all the steak bites are cooked.
- Melt any remaining butter until brown and pour over steak bites. Top with minced fresh parsley for a pretty garnish and any remaining seasoning (if needed).