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    Home / Recipes / Appetizers / Garlic Butter Steak Bites

    Garlic Butter Steak Bites

    January 11, 2022 by Keto Cooking Christian 24 Comments

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    Tender and juicy Garlic Butter Steak Bites are perfectly seared in cast iron, then topped with a glorious garlic and butter white wine reduction. They're perfect for date night or a weeknight meal.

    closeup of steak bites with parsley on top
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    • ❤️ Why You'll Love this Garlic Butter Steak Bites Recipe
    • 🛒 What's in Keto Garlic Steak Bites
    • 🔪 How to Make Garlic Butter Steak Bites
    • Steak Cooking Temperatures/Degrees of Doneness
    • Can You Make These Keto Steak Bites in Advance?
    • What Cut of Beef is Best for Steak Bites?
    • How Do You Make Tender Steak Bites?
    • Can You Make Steak Bites in the Air Fryer?
    • What Sides Are Best with Garlic Butter Steak Bites
    • What Taste Good on Steak Bites?
    • More Low Carb Beef Recipes

    ❤️ Why You'll Love this Garlic Butter Steak Bites Recipe

    • Seasoned bites of tender steak seared to perfection
    • Tossed in a tasty garlic butter sauce
    • Quick and easy to make in just 15 minutes
    • Ideal for a low carb busy weeknight dinner
    closeup of steak bites with fork in one

    There're few things that have more impressive flavor than these garlic butter steak bites. They cook right on your stove top in less than 20 minutes and taste so much better than the ones you get from a steakhouse.

    One of the great things about this steak recipe is it's great for the whole family, even those that follow Keto or a low carb diet! Just add your favorite low carb side dish, like a pile of buttery zoodles, and you can have dinner on the table in no time.

    steak bites with parsley on top

    Not only can you serve these for a quick and easy dinner, but you can also serve them as a heavy hors d'oeuvres at a party on cute little party skewers.

    🛒 What's in Keto Garlic Steak Bites

    • Steak
    • Garlic
    • Butter
    • White wine
    • Olive oil
    • Parsley
    • Smoked paprika
    • Salt
    • Ground pepper

    *Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

    🥣 Recommended Tools

    • Cast iron skillet
    • Meat thermometer

    🔪 How to Make Garlic Butter Steak Bites

    Cut the steak of your choice into bite size pieces.  I used beef tenderloin, but you can use NY Strip or Ribeye if you’d like.  Sprinkle the steak with smoked paprika, salt and pepper.

    raw chunks of beef cooking in skillet

    Heat a large cast iron skillet to medium high.  Add in the olive oil, then sear all sides of the steak.  Be sure not to overcrowd the pan, otherwise the steak will steam, rather than sear.

    cooked steak chunks in skillet

    Once the steak is seared and reaches your desired temperature when checked with a meat thermometer (I prefer 125F), remove and set aside.

    minced garlic cooking in skillet

    Add the garlic to the skillet, and cook for just about 10 seconds, careful not to let it brown.  Then pour in the white wine (or beef broth), to deglaze the pan.  Allow ⅓ of the wine to evaporate as you’re scraping up the brown bits of flavor.

    garlic steak bites

    Add in the butter and cook for another 2 minutes.  Add the steak back in and toss in the butter.  Garnish with parsley and serve.  

    Store leftovers in the fridge for a few days or freeze in an airtight container.

    Steak Cooking Temperatures/Degrees of Doneness

    • 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

    I always recommend using a meat thermometer to be sure your steak reaches the perfect temperature.

    Can You Make These Keto 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 airtight container in the fridge for up to a day or two. When you're ready to serve them, reheat them in a cast iron skillet over medium heat just until they're heated through.

    Garlic Butter Steak Bites in white bowl with parsley on side

    What Cut of Beef is Best for Steak Bites?

    For the best pan seared steak bites you'll want to use 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.

    Because you are cooking the steak bites in garlic butter, filets or beef tenderloin is a great option. This is by far the most tender cut of beef, but it can be a bit pricy. Watch for those sales though! You can sometimes find tenderloin cheaper than a ribeye.

    How Do You Make Tender Steak Bites?

    This is honestly the most commonly asked question. There are two things you can do to ensure your steak bites are tender.

    First, you have to start out with good beef. You can't buy that pre-cut stew meat in the grocery store and expect it to be tender after a quick sear. Those type of beef tips are best with braised or stewed for longer periods of time.

    The second thing to remember is start with a hot skillet and don't walk away. Steak bites only take minutes to cook. Over cooking them will dry them out and most likely will result in them being tough.

    closeup of Garlic Butter Steak Bites

    Can You Make Steak Bites in the Air Fryer?

    While you can certainly use air fryer, I am partial the to the flavors a cast iron 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.

    What Sides Are Best with Garlic Butter Steak Bites

    For some amazing low carb side dishes to serve with steak, here are some that's sure to be hit with the everyone:

    • Sauteed Mushrooms
    • Creamed Spinach
    • Garlic and Rosemary Cauliflower Mash
    • Grilled Broccolini
    • Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
    Garlic Butter Steak Bites in white bowl with parsley on side

    What Taste Good on Steak Bites?

    The garlic butter and wine in this recipe lends amazing flavor to these steak bites. But if you'd like to try some other seasonings or flavors, here are some you'll enjoy.

    • Rosemary: Once the steak bites have seared and you've removed them from the skillet, add a sprig of rosemary to the hot butter for about a minute to infuse the flavor.
    • Compound Butter: This recipe makes a savory garlic butter wine sauce but if you want extra butter flavor you can certainly add more with this Herbed Compound Butter.
    • Horseradish Sauce: One of my favorite steak condiments, add a little of these homemade Creamy Horseradish Sauce on the side of you steak bites for a nice kick of flavor.
    closeup of steak bites with fork in one

    More Low Carb 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
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    Garlic Butter Steak Bites

    Tender and juicy Garlic Butter Steak Bites are perfectly seared in cast iron, then topped with a glorious garlic and butter white wine reduction.
    5 from 78 votes
    Author: Julianne
    Servings 8
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    PREP 5 minutes mins
    COOK 10 minutes mins
    TOTAL 15 minutes mins

    Ingredients
     

    • 2 pounds of steak, I used beef tenderloin, cut into bite size pieces
    • 4 cloves garlic, minced
    • ¼ cup butter
    • ¼ cup white wine
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
    • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Cut the steak of your choice into bite-size pieces. I used beef tenderloin, but you can use NY Strip or Ribeye if you’d like. Sprinkle the steak with smoked paprika, salt and pepper.
    • Heat a large cast iron skillet to medium high. Add in the olive oil, then sear all sides of the steak. Be sure not to overcrowd the pan, otherwise the steak will steam, rather than sear.
    • Once the steak is seared and reaches your desired temperature when checked with a meat thermometer (I prefer 125F), remove and set aside.
    • Add the garlic to the skillet, and cook for just about 10 seconds, careful not to let it brown. Then pour in the white wine (or beef broth), to deglaze the pan. Allow ⅓ of the wine to evaporate as you’re scraping up the brown bits of flavor.
    • Add in the butter and cook for another 2 minutes. Add the steak back in and toss in the butter. Garnish with parsley and serve.
    • Store leftovers in the fridge for a few days or freeze in an airtight container.

    Recipe Notes

    Steak Cooking Temperatures/Degrees of Doneness
    • 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
    I used beef tenderloin for this recipe, but if you'd rather use another cut, ribeye or NY strip would work best.
    If you don't want to use white wine, you can substitute with beef or chicken stock.
     

    *Make sure to scroll up and read the post for substitutions, additions and helpful tips for making this recipe.

    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Calories 221kcal
    Nutrition Facts
    Garlic Butter Steak Bites
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    221
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    14
    g
    22
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    6
    g
    38
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    1
    g
    0
    %
    Protein
     
    32
    g
    64
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    *Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol: Swerve, Erythritol, Monk Fruit or Allulose.

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    1. Alexa

      February 27, 2024 at 9:03 pm

      5 stars
      Recipe is delicious! Made the steak bites for my husband with a side of Mac n cheese and he very much enjoyed! Quick, easy, delicious recipe will definitely make again!

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        February 28, 2024 at 3:16 pm

        That's awesome to hear. I am so glad your husband enjoyed them.

        Reply
    2. Thea

      February 12, 2024 at 1:51 pm

      5 stars
      it was delicious! we ate it with haricot vers (long green beans). Definately gonna do this again! Too bad I can't leave a picture 😉

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        February 18, 2024 at 2:05 pm

        That's awesome. I love this recipe when I am short on time and don't feel like grilling a whole steak.

        Reply
    3. Barbara b hamilton

      December 13, 2023 at 4:27 pm

      5 stars
      This is delicious! I added mushrooms and onions to fry pan first, then removed. Also lots of salt and pepper.

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        December 18, 2023 at 4:22 pm

        Sounds amazing. I'm glad you loved it.

        Reply
    4. Traci

      June 27, 2023 at 6:28 pm

      5 stars
      These were the perfect steak bites! I had them with some rice and they turned out amazing!

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        June 27, 2023 at 7:11 pm

        Sounds like a delicious meal. I'm so happy you enjoyed them.

        Reply
    5. Jane

      June 27, 2023 at 5:25 pm

      5 stars
      These bites are so tender and juicy! I'm going to make them again soon!

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        June 27, 2023 at 7:10 pm

        Thank you! They are the perfect weeknight meal.

        Reply
    6. Liz

      June 27, 2023 at 9:40 am

      5 stars
      Made these for my family and they loved them! My mom asked for the recipe because my dad loves steak. Perfect!

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        June 27, 2023 at 7:10 pm

        Awesome! I hope you dad loves them as much as your family does.

        Reply
    7. Lisa

      June 27, 2023 at 9:28 am

      5 stars
      Such an easy recipe yet it packs a ton of flavor in each bite.

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        June 27, 2023 at 7:07 pm

        Thank you so much.

        Reply
    8. Sharina

      June 27, 2023 at 8:35 am

      5 stars
      These steak bites melted in our mouths! And we can't get enough of its garlicky flavor! Everyone was filled and satisfied with our meal last night.

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        June 27, 2023 at 7:06 pm

        I love hearing this. Thanks so much for letting me know how much you enjoyed it.

        Reply
    9. Claudia

      March 11, 2023 at 12:26 pm

      I want to dry this but can’t use cast iron on my stove top

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        March 12, 2023 at 7:09 pm

        Good quality stainless steel cookware works well too.

        Reply
    10. Cathie

      September 14, 2022 at 8:31 am

      If you don’t have a cast iron pan can you just use a stainless steel pan?

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        October 06, 2022 at 2:44 pm

        Absolutely!

        Reply
    11. Adelaide W

      February 24, 2022 at 9:50 am

      5 stars
      I love butter on steak!

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        February 24, 2022 at 3:29 pm

        Me too! It's the best!

        Reply
    12. Lila

      January 26, 2022 at 9:17 am

      5 stars
      These are amazing! Everyone loved them, they were a big hit!

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        January 26, 2022 at 9:18 am

        I'm so glad everyone loved them!

        Reply

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