Garlic Beef Steak Bites with Butter
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Garlic Beef Steak Bites with Butter
Dinner doesn’t get easier than cooking these Garlic Beef Steak Bites with Butter. All you need are some cuts of beef tenderloin which I already had in my freezer. I had about three large serving-size pieces, which I cut further into bite-sized one-inch cubes.
I looked at the clock and realized I only had less than an hour to cook dinner. Rice was already steaming in the rice cooker and the sweet, mild aroma wafted around. A bowl of salad greens for our side was already chilling in the refrigerator.
I remember my mother used to make something similar to this dish and she added potato cubes and button mushrooms, which you absolutely can. It was a main course for special family dinners and she called it “Tenderloin Tips”.
You don’t have to wait for a special occasion to cook this entrée. You can cook it for tonight, and there’s hardly any waiting time because the beef steak bites cook quickly.
Why You Will Love This
These garlic steak bites will be on your frequent menu rotation after you try cooking them. The ingredients are easily available. They may be in your pantry already. The marinade is simple and easy to prepare, plus it doesn’t take too long to do. There are probably beef cuts you can use already in your freezer. That’s how I came up with my version – I found a few slabs of steak. This is absolutely a no-brainer – whether you’re just learning how to cook or are a culinary pro, this will be easy and if you cook on moderate, medium heat, you’ll have a tender, juicy, flavorful and delightful platter of cubed steak bites. I recommend eating right away, straight from the skillet if need be.
Ingredients Needed
- Steak cuts – a pound and a half of beef tenderloin, sirloin, New York strip steak, or rib eye for starters. Slice them into one-inch sized cubes. I often use what I buy on sale.
- Lea and Perrins Worcestershire Sauce – this always goes well with cooking steak. This sauce is a pantry staple of mine and I often use it to marinate meats for that boost of flavor.
- Garlic – at least 6 to 8 cloves; or a whole head, peeled and minced.
- Garlic powder – enhances the marinade. This is a powdered seasoning made from dehydrated and ground garlic. It has a concentrated, and very savory flavor.
- Onions – a medium-sized white or yellow onion
- Frozen green peas – a cupful adds that color and the mild, sweet flavor enhances the potency of the steak from the marinade.
- Salt and Ground Black Pepper – a dash of each and enough to taste.
- Extra virgin olive oil – for pan frying.
- Unsalted butter – about 2 tablespoons added to the EVOO makes for a rich, full flavor of the steak bites.
Storage and Reheating
Keep leftovers in a covered container, refrigerated ,up to one week.
The steak cubes can also be frozen in freezer containers for up to one month.
To reheat leftovers: From the refrigerator, microwave on High, covered, for 1 to 2 minutes.
From the freezer: defrost at room temperature and microwave on High, covered for 1 to 2 minutes. A fresh batch of frozen green peas, about half a cup, makes for a delicious addition.
Garlic Beef Steak Bites with Butter
Equipment
- chopping board
- steak knives
- Cast Iron Skillet (large) or a skillet with a heavy bottom
- Turner
- Slotted spoon
Ingredients
For marinade
- 1.5 pounds beef sirloin, tenderloin, New York strip steak or rib eye, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 Tablespoons Lea and Perrins Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
For cooking
- 2 Tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 to 8 cloves garlic; or 1 whole head, peeled, minced
- 1 whole medium-sized white or yellow onion, sliced
- 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
For serving
- steamed rice
Instructions
To marinate meat:
- Wash the beef cuts with water to remove any blood. Pat the steaks dry with paper towels.Slice the meat into 1-inch cubes.In a large mixing bowl, season with the Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Refrigerate, covered, and let the meat absorb the marinade, for about 15 to 30 minutes.
To cook the Garlic Steak Bites
- In cast iron pan (or a skillet with a heavy bottom), add the extra virgin olive oil, over medium heat.When oil is hot enough in about 1 to 2 minutes, add the butter. As the butter melts and sizzles, add the garlic cloves. Pan fry the garlic cloves till brown and fragrant, about 2 to 3 minutes (Tip: do not burn the garlic). Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried garlic and set aside.Add the onions and cook till soft and translucent, about 2 minutes.
- To the skillet add the pre-marinated beef steak cubes. Pan sear the steak cubes till done, flipping over to cook evenly.Here's a guide for desired doneness. Choose how to cook from the following options:Rare to Medium-Rare Steak: Sear 2 to 3 minutes per side over medium heat.Medium-Rare to Medium Steak: 3 to 4 minutes per side.Medium to Well-Done: 4 to 5 minutes per side.
- When the beef cubes are cooked, add the green peas and distribute evenly.Let the peas soften and pan fry for about 2 minutes.Return the fried garlic to the steak mixture in the skillet.Serve immediately while warm, with a side of rice and salad greens.
Cook's comments:
- My mother cooked something similar to this dish during my childhood. I recall she added button mushrooms and cubed potatoes to the steak cuts in the skillet. These are optional, but feel free to add these ingredients for a scrumptious meal.Best cooking tip from my mother: Keep the heat at a medium flame for a tender, juicy steak. Overcooking the meat in extremely high heat will result in tough meats.
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