Description
These Garlic Steak Bites are tender, flavorful pieces of sirloin steak, seasoned and seared to perfection. Finished with a zesty lemon squeeze and fresh parsley, they make a delicious appetizer or main dish thats sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 tablespoons of olive oil, divided
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Cut the sirloin steak into bite-sized pieces, about 1-inch cubes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the steak pieces with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and dried oregano.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the seasoned steak and toss until well coated.
- Let the steak marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to an hour in the refrigerator.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the hot skillet.
- Carefully add the marinated steak bites in a single layer, avoiding overcrowding.
- Cook for about 2-3 minutes on one side without moving them.
- Flip the steak bites using tongs and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side.
- In the last minute of cooking, add the minced garlic to the skillet, stirring to infuse the steak with garlic flavor.
- Once cooked to your liking, remove the steak bites from the skillet and transfer them to a plate. Squeeze the juice of one lemon over the steak bites.
- Transfer the cooked steak bites to a serving platter, including any garlic bits from the skillet.
- Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top for garnish.
- Serve with toothpicks for easy eating, especially as an appetizer.
- Pair with your favorite dipping sauce, such as creamy garlic aioli or spicy chimichurri.
Notes
- For a more luxurious option, consider using ribeye or tenderloin instead of sirloin.
- Adjust cooking time based on your preferred level of doneness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes