This recipe for Chimichurri Steak Bites features tender, golden-seared chunks of steak coated in zesty homemade chimichurri sauce. Ready in minutes, these steak bites turn simple ingredients into a savory steak dinner that’s impossible not to love.

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Chimichurri Steak Bites Recipe

• Perfectly seared chunks of tender steak
• Tossed in a classic Chimichurri sauce
• Homemade garlicky, lime and herb sauce
• Quick and easy to make in just 15 minutes
• Great last minute easy dinner

With perfectly seared steak tossed in a garlicky, lime-herb chimichurri sauce, this is one those recipes that never disappoints. Every bite is juicy, flavorful, and ready to hit the table in a matter of minutes. It’s the perfect option for those times when you’re craving a hearty steak meal but don’t feel like fooling with grill.

While I’ve made a lot of steak recipes, this is the one of my favorites because it’s both easy and impressive at the same time. I especially love how the flavors in the tangy sauce is the perfect contrast to the rich buttery beef.  Whether you’re serving it with rice, a salad, or skewers, this is a recipe you’ll want to add to your regular meal rotation.

If you love this recipe and want to try a making them in your air fryer, be sure to check out my Air Fryer Steak Bites recipe.

🛒 Ingredients for Chimichurri Steak Bites

• NY Strip Steak: Tender and juicy with just the right marbling.
• Chimichurri Sauce: Fresh herbs, garlic, olive oil, and lime make it tangy and bright.
• Olive Oil: Helps the steak sear with a golden crust.
• Salt: Brings out the natural flavor of the beef.
• Black pepper: Adds just a little kick of heat.

*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

🥣 Recommended Tools

• Skillet
• Mixing bowl
• Whisk

🔪 How to Make Chimichurri Steak Bites

If you can’t find NY strip steak, you can use another tender cut like ribeye or tenderloin.  You definitely want to choose something that has some decent marbling so it will be tender and juicy once you cook it.

Trim the steaks of any excess fat, then cut into bite sized pieces.

Heat a skillet to medium high, add in the olive oil, steak, salt and ground black pepper.

Sear each piece on all sides.  Be sure not to overcrowd the pan, otherwise the steak will steam instead of sear, so you might have to sear them in 2 batches.

While the steak is searing, mix up the Chimichurri sauce.

Once all the steak has been seared, pour most of the Chimichurri sauce over the steak, then turn off the heat and toss to combine. You will smell the sauce gently started to cook, but you don’t want to actually cook the sauce.

Serve while still warm with a squeeze of lime over the top.  I like to serve it with my Chimichurri Cauliflower Rice on the side.

☑️ Storage Instruction

Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days. When ready to enjoy again, reheat then gently in a skillet over warm heat.

Freezer: Freeze cooled steak bites in a sealed bag or container for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight before reheating.

🍴 What to Serve with Chimichurri Steak Bites

I love mine with my Chimichurri Cauliflower Rice, but for other amazing low carb side dishes, here are some that’s sure to be hit with the everyone:

• Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
• Sauteed Mushrooms
• Creamed Spinach
• Garlic and Rosemary Cauliflower Mash
• Grilled Broccolini

💡 Tips

• Pat the steak dry before searing so you get a golden crust.
• Cut the steak into even pieces so they cook at the same rate.
• Make the chimichurri ahead of time so the flavors develop even more.
• Let the steak rest for a couple of minutes before tossing in the sauce.
• Keep the pan hot and don’t overcrowd it, cook in batches if needed.

🔄 Substitutions and Additions

• Steak: Swap NY strip for ribeye, sirloin, or tenderloin.

• Heat: Add red pepper flakes to the chimichurri for more heat.

• Veggies: Mix in grilled vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers.

• Skewers: After cooking, add the meat to skewers for an easy party presentation.

How Do I Know My Steak Bites Are Done?

For best results, use a meat thermometer. Steak cooking temperatures you should use as a guide are:

• Rare (cool red center): 120-130°F
• Medium Rare (warm red center): 130-135°F
• Medium (warm pink center): 135-145°F
• Medium Well (slightly pink center): 145-155°F
• Well Done (no pink): 155-165°F

What’s The Best Steak for Steak Bites?

For the best pan seared steak bites you’ll want to use NY strip, ribeye, sirloin, tri-tip, or chuck London broil steaks. These cuts of steak often have enough fat that they are seared in cast iron, they remain tender and juicy.

Can I Make Steak Bites in Advance?

You sure can, but I have a tip that will help. If you know you need these steak bites in advance, or if you are making several batches for a party, you’ll want to slightly undercook them. That way when you reheat them, they won’t overcook.

Allow them to cool, then place them in an  in the fridge for up to a day or two. When you’re ready to serve them, reheat them in a skillet over medium heat just until they’re heated through.

Can I Make This Recipe in My Air Fryer?

While you can certainly use air fryer, I am partial the to the flavors that the skillet gives the steak. If you want to try this recipe in you air fryer, start by preheating it to 400°F. Cook for 5 minutes before you flip them. Cook an additional 4 minutes for medium well. Then toss them withe sauce and serve.

🍽️ More Keto Beef Recipes

• Instant Pot Pot Roast
• Pan Seared Filet Mignon
• Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast
• Grilled Steak Chimichurri
• Grilled Steak Salad with Chipotle Vinaigrette
• Bacon Wrapped Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf