Description
Garlic Butter Beef Bites are tender, flavorful beef sirloin cubes seared to perfection and simmered in a rich garlic butter sauce with herbs and a hint of sherry. This easy-to-make skillet dish delivers a savory, restaurant-quality meal perfect for serving over rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Coating
- 1.5 lbs beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Sauce and Flavorings
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup dry sherry (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 cup beef broth
Instructions
- Pat Dry Beef: Use paper towels to pat the beef cubes dry thoroughly to ensure proper searing and prevent steaming.
- Coat Beef Cubes: In a large bowl, mix together flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Toss the beef cubes into the mixture, coating each piece evenly for a flavorful crust.
- Heat Butter and Sear Beef: Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add about one-third of the beef cubes, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
- Brown Beef Cubes: Sear the beef for 3-4 minutes on each side until they develop a nice brown crust. Remove the browned cubes and set aside. Repeat this searing process for the remaining beef in batches.
- Melt Remaining Butter: Add the rest of the butter to the skillet and melt it over medium heat, preparing to build the sauce.
- Sauté Garlic: Add minced garlic to the melted butter and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, making sure not to burn the garlic.
- Add Herbs and Sauces: Stir in fresh parsley, dry sherry if using, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and dried thyme. Cook this mixture for about 1 minute while stirring constantly to combine flavors.
- Add Beef Broth and Simmer: Pour in beef broth and let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes until it thickens slightly and flavors meld.
- Taste and Adjust Seasoning: Sample the sauce and adjust salt or seasoning according to your preference.
- Return Beef to Skillet: Return all the seared beef cubes back to the skillet and toss them thoroughly to coat with the sauce.
- Simmer to Marry Flavors: Let the beef simmer in the sauce for 5-7 minutes so the flavors fully penetrate the meat.
- Rest Before Serving: Remove the skillet from heat and allow the beef bites to rest for a few minutes to settle.
- Final Taste Check: Taste again and adjust seasoning if necessary to achieve the perfect balance.
- Serve: Serve the garlic butter beef bites immediately, ideally over your choice of rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta for a complete meal.
Notes
- For best results, ensure beef cubes are dry before coating to get a crispy crust.
- To avoid overcrowding and steaming, sear beef in batches.
- Dry sherry is optional but adds a subtle depth of flavor to the sauce.
- Adjust garlic amount to your liking for milder or stronger garlic flavor.
- Serve hot to enjoy the full richness of the buttery garlic sauce.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated gently to preserve tenderness.
- Gluten-free option: Substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: garlic butter beef, beef bites, skillet beef recipe, easy beef recipe, garlic butter sauce, seared beef cubes
