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garlic butter steak bites spinach

Spinach Garlic Butter Steak Bites

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • 1 large skillet or cast-iron pan
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Chef's knife
  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Tongs
  • 1 Wooden spoon
  • 1 paper towel roll

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 pound sirloin steak trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 tablespoon unsalted butter divided
  • 5 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 4 cup baby spinach loosely packed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped

Instructions
 

  • Pat the steak cubes dry with paper towels and season evenly with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
  • Heat the skillet over medium-high until very hot, then add olive oil.
  • Sear half the steak bites in a single layer for 1–2 minutes per side until browned, then transfer to the bowl and repeat with remaining steak.
  • Reduce heat to medium, add 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet, and sauté the minced garlic and red pepper flakes for 30–45 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add the spinach to the skillet and toss just until wilted, about 30–60 seconds.
  • Return steak bites and any juices to the pan, add remaining 2 tablespoons butter and lemon juice, and toss to coat for 30 seconds.
  • Remove from heat, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best sear, ensure the steak is well-dried and the pan is preheated until shimmering; crowding the pan will steam the meat, so work in batches. Choose a tender cut like sirloin, strip, or ribeye and cut uniformly for even cooking. Adjust garlic to taste, but cook it briefly to avoid bitterness, and finish with lemon for balance. If using salted butter, reduce added salt slightly. Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up the garlic butter, and add mushrooms or cherry tomatoes for variation.
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