Description
Delicious and tender steak bites seasoned with a flavorful blend of spices, seared to medium-rare perfection, and finished in a rich garlic, thyme, and white wine butter sauce. Perfect as an appetizer or main dish paired with classic sides.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak and Seasoning
- 2 lbs. top sirloin steak (or alternative cuts like ribeye or flank steak)
- Salt, to taste (about 1½ teaspoons)
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon onion powder
- ¾ teaspoon paprika
- ¾ teaspoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
Cooking Ingredients
- 2–3 tablespoons olive oil (plus more as needed)
- ¾ cup dry white wine
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Seasoning: Combine garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, brown sugar, pepper, chili powder, and mustard powder in a small bowl. Measure out the rest of the ingredients and set aside. For tenderness, cover the steak with plastic wrap and gently pound each side with a meat mallet.
- Cut and Season Steak: Cut the steak into 1-inch cubes and pat dry with paper towels. Sprinkle with salt to taste (up to 1½ teaspoons). Rub the seasoning mixture evenly over all sides of the steak cubes to infuse flavor.
- Sear the Steak: Heat 2-3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, sear the steak bites for about 1 minute per side (around 4 minutes per batch) until nicely browned but still medium-rare. Remove seared steak and set aside.
- Deglaze the Pan: Turn off the heat, then add the white wine to the skillet. Turn heat to medium and use a silicone spatula to scrape the browned bits from the bottom and sides, incorporating them into the sauce. Allow it to gently boil and reduce by half over about 6 minutes.
- Add Butter and Aromatics: Stir in the butter, sliced garlic, and fresh thyme sprigs. Let the sauce simmer gently for 3 minutes to infuse flavors.
- Finish Steak in Sauce: Lower heat to medium-low and return the steak bites along with any accumulated juices to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the steak and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until heated through and cooked to your liking. Remove thyme sprigs and sprinkle chopped parsley on top.
- Serve: Serve steak bites as an appetizer with toothpicks or as a main course alongside mashed potatoes and roasted green beans.
Notes
- For tender steak bites, gently tenderize the steak with a meat mallet before cutting.
- Use dry white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio for the sauce.
- Steak can be substituted with ribeye or flank steak based on preference.
- Adjust seasoning amounts based on taste.
- Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: steak bites, steak appetizer, seared steak, skillet steak, garlic butter steak, white wine sauce, easy steak recipes
