Garlic Butter Steak Bites (Plus a Plant-Based Twist)

Hey Y'all!  Welcome to my West Virginia kitchen where dinner needs to be bold, comforting, and on the table before everyone starts asking what’s taking so long. These Garlic Butter Steak Bites are one of those recipes that looks fancy, tastes like you tried way harder than you did, and somehow still fits into real-life weeknight chaos.

This is the kind of meal I make when I want steakhouse vibes without steakhouse prices… or pants with buttons. Juicy steak, sizzling garlic butter, and a skillet doing most of the heavy lifting? Yes, please.

And because not everyone at the table eats steak, I’m also sharing a plant-based version using Beyond Steak Bites that delivers big flavor with zero compromise.  

I can't wait to share it with you so...

Let's Get Started!

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Why You’ll Love These Garlic Butter Steak Bites

• Fast: Dinner in about 15 minutes
• Simple ingredients: Pantry staples only
• One pan: Easy cleanup
• Versatile: Steak or plant-based, your choice

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Ingredients (Classic Steak Version)

• 1½ lbs steak (sirloin, ribeye, or strip), cut into bite-sized pieces
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
• ½ tsp black pepper
• Optional: 1–2 tbsp fresh parsley or thyme, chopped

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How to Make Garlic Butter Steak Bites

1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with the olive oil.
2. Season the steak bites generously with salt and black pepper only.
3. Add steak to the skillet in a single layer. Sear 2–3 minutes per side until browned and cooked to your liking.
4. Remove steak from the skillet and set aside.
5. Lower heat to medium. Add butter and garlic to the pan, then stir in onion powder, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Let spices bloom for about 30 seconds, scraping up browned bits.
6. Return steak to the skillet and toss until fully coated in garlic butter.
7. Finish with fresh herbs if using. Serve immediately.

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Plant-Based Garlic Butter “Steak” Bites (Beyond Version)

This version follows the same method for maximum flavor.

Ingredients

• 12 oz Beyond Steak Bites
• 2 tbsp plant-based butter (or olive oil)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• Optional: fresh parsley or thyme

Instructions

1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil.
2. Season Beyond Steak Bites lightly with salt and pepper.
3. Add to skillet in a single layer and cook until browned, following package directions.
4. Remove from skillet and set aside.
5. Lower heat to medium. Add plant-based butter and garlic, then stir in onion powder, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Let spices bloom.
6. Return Beyond Steak Bites to the skillet and toss to coat.
7. Finish with fresh herbs and serve hot.

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What to Serve with Garlic Butter Steak Bites

• Mashed potatoes
• Garlic rice or buttered noodles (I especially like serving it with my Garlic Herb Rice found HERE)
• Roasted green beans or asparagus
• Over pasta with extra garlic butter
• Stuffed into rolls or naan

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Kitchen Wife Tips for the Best Garlic Butter Steak Bites

• Let steak come to room temperature before cooking.
• Don’t overcrowd the pan.
• Always bloom spices in butter for deeper flavor.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Garlic Butter Steak Bites

What cut of steak works best?
Sirloin, ribeye, or New York strip are ideal.

Can I make these ahead?
They’re best fresh but reheat well in a skillet over low heat.

How do I keep steak bites tender?
Use high heat and remove steak before making the butter sauce.

Can this be dairy-free?
Yes! Use plant-based butter or olive oil.

Garlic Butter Steak Bites prove that simple ingredients and smart technique can deliver big flavor—whether you’re cooking steak or keeping things plant-based.

That’s it—simple ingredients, smart technique, and big flavor in every bite. Whether you’re team steak or team plant-based, this recipe brings everyone to the table.

Now grab that skillet and let’s make dinner happen. 

And as always...

Happy Eatin' Y'all!

~The Kitchen Wife~