Description
Sizzling garlic steak bites bring bold Mediterranean flavors to dinner tables, promising a quick protein-packed meal. Juicy beef chunks coated in fragrant herbs and garlic deliver restaurant-quality taste you can easily create at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (454 g) boneless New York strip steak, room temperature
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon rosemary, finely chopped
Cooking and Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 3 tablespoons fresh garlic, minced
- 1 demi baguette, cut into squares
- 1 round caramelized onion & herb Boursin cheese
- Balsamic glaze (for finishing)
- Flaky salt (for finishing)
Instructions
- Slice room temperature steak into bite-sized cubes, seasoning thoroughly with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to ensure even flavor distribution.
- Fire up a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, creating an ideal searing environment for the meat.
- Pour avocado oil into the hot skillet and carefully arrange steak pieces in a single layer, allowing each cube to develop a rich, caramelized exterior by searing 1-2 minutes per side.
- Transfer seared steak cubes to a separate plate, leaving the flavorful fond in the skillet.
- Reduce heat and introduce butter, minced garlic, and fragrant rosemary to the pan, whisking together to craft a luxurious garlic butter sauce.
- Reintroduce steak cubes to the skillet, gently coating them in the aromatic garlic butter mixture.
- Prepare baguette squares by arranging them on a baking sheet, drizzling with olive oil and sprinkling with salt.
- Slide baguette under the broiler, toasting until edges turn golden and crisp, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Spread creamy Boursin cheese generously across each toasted baguette slice.
- Crown the cheesy baguette with succulent steak cubes and drizzle with remaining pan drippings.
- Elevate the dish with a delicate zigzag of balsamic glaze and a final flourish of flaky sea salt before serving.
Notes
- Choose a high-quality steak like ribeye or sirloin for maximum tenderness and flavor intensity.
- Pat the steak dry before cutting to ensure a perfect sear and prevent moisture from preventing browning.
- Let the meat rest at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking to guarantee even cooking and juicier results.
- Avoid overcrowding the skillet when searing to maintain high heat and achieve a beautiful golden-brown exterior on each steak bite.
- Customize the seasoning by experimenting with different herbs like thyme or adding a pinch of smoked paprika for extra depth.
- Use fresh garlic cloves instead of powder for a more robust and authentic garlic flavor in the butter sauce.
- Consider using gluten-free baguette or zucchini rounds for a low-carb alternative to traditional bread.
- Store leftover steak bites in an airtight container and consume within 2-3 days for optimal taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 48g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg