Garlic Beef Steak Bites with Butter

These Garlic Beef Steak Bites with Butter are cubed cuts of beef steak, seasoned and pan-seared in a cast iron skillet for a few quick minutes. The addition of sweet green peas rounds up the dish and makes it a delightful, easy entree for any family dinner. Serve this as an appetizer, a side or a main course. This is a recipe for The Quirino Kitchen by Elizabeth Ann Quirino.

Prep Time30

Cook Time14

Total Time44

Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Asian, Filipino

Keyword: Garlic Steak Bites with Butter

Servings: people

Calories: 230kcal

Author: The Quirino Kitchen - Elizabeth Ann Quirino

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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