Cowboy Butter Steak Bites (Printable)

Seared sirloin cubes in a zesty garlic-herb cowboy butter—bold, quick, and shareable.

# What you'll need:

→ Meats

01 - 1 1/2 pounds sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes

→ Cowboy Butter Sauce

02 - 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
03 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
07 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
08 - 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
09 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
11 - Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ For Cooking

14 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

# Directions:

01 - Pat steak cubes thoroughly dry with paper towels and season lightly on all sides with salt and black pepper.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine softened unsalted butter, minced garlic, parsley, chives, dill, Dijon mustard, hot sauce, smoked paprika, crushed red pepper flakes, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the mixture is smooth and evenly blended. Set aside.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange steak cubes in a single layer, working in batches if necessary. Sear for 2 minutes per side until nicely browned and caramelized.
04 - Reduce heat to medium. Return all steak bites to the skillet, then immediately add the prepared cowboy butter sauce. Toss well to coat all pieces and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, allowing the butter to melt and flavors to develop. Cook to preferred doneness.
05 - Transfer the steak bites to a serving platter. Garnish with additional fresh herbs if desired, and serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The secret is the sauce: a silky, herby butter that clings to every steak bite and soaks into bread if you dare to dunk.
  • This comes together unbelievably fast—perfect for those nights when you want something impressive but need to keep it easy.
02 -
  • If you crowd the skillet, you’ll end up steaming the steak instead of searing—it changes everything.
  • Chopping the herbs super fine means they mix into the butter instead of clumping—they flavor every drop.
03 -
  • Invest in a heavy skillet—the better the pan, the better the crust.
  • A squeeze of extra lemon over the finished steak freshens every bite.

Return