Cowboy Butter Steak Bites (Printer View)

Juicy steak bites in rich, flavorful cowboy butter packed with garlic, herbs, and spice—perfect for sharing.

# Components:

→ Steak Preparation

01 - 1 and 1/2 pounds sirloin steak or ribeye, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Cowboy Butter

04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
07 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
08 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
10 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
12 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
13 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
14 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

→ For Searing

15 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

# Method:

01 - Pat the steak cubes dry and season evenly with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
02 - Combine softened unsalted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, crushed red pepper flakes, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, chives, thyme, and black pepper in a medium mixing bowl. Stir until creamy and fully blended. Set aside.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Arrange steak cubes in a single layer, cooking in batches if necessary. Sear each side for 2 to 3 minutes until deeply browned and cooked to preferred doneness.
04 - Reduce heat to medium-low. Return all seared steak bites to skillet, add prepared cowboy butter, and toss continuously until steak is thoroughly coated and butter is melted and foaming, about 1 minute.
05 - Transfer steak bites to a serving dish. Spoon extra cowboy butter over the top and garnish liberally with additional fresh herbs if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick twenty minute recipe from prep to plate
  • Exciting flavors thanks to smoked paprika and fresh herbs
  • Uses affordable steak cuts for big steakhouse taste
  • Perfect as an appetizer or centerpiece main
02 -
  • High protein low carb and naturally gluten free
  • Sauce freezes well and can be made ahead
  • Steak bites are also delicious cold or at room temperature as a salad topping
  • The smoked paprika really makes this recipe pop I once swapped it for regular paprika in a pinch and everyone noticed the missing smoky element My kids call it the magic red spice that brings the cowboy kicks
03 -
  • Always dry steak thoroughly before searing for the crispiest golden crust
  • Let the butter soften fully for the smoothest sauce blend
  • Use tongs to turn steak cubes for clean edges and uniform browning
  • Test steak doneness with an instant read thermometer or by slicing into one cube if unsure You want juicy centers not overcooked bites Allow steak to rest a bit before tossing in butter to lock in juices

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