Garlic Butter Steak Bites

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds sirloin steak
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
• 1 tablespoon avocado oil (or other high heat oil)
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 4 large garlic cloves (minced)
• minced fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Trim excess fat and any gristle from steak and cut into 1-inch cubes. Pat dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Heat oil in a large cast iron skillet (or other non-stick skillet) over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add steak cubes in a single layer; cook 2-3 minutes without disturbing, until one side is has formed a deep golden-brown crust. Turn with spatula and let cook 1 to 3 minutes more, until well seared on the outside and still pink in the center. Transfer steak to clean plate and reduce heat to medium.

3. 3

   Add butter to skillet and stir to melt. Add minced garlic; cook and stir until tender, 1 to 2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits (reduce heat if it starts to brown). Remove from heat and add steak bites; stir to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste and sprinkle with parsley if desired. Leave in skillet or transfer to platter; serve.