Whole Body Program Designs

Garlic Butter Steak Bites

Ingredients:
4 cloves garlic
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 pounds thick-cut New York strip steaks
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter

Directions:
Begin by mincing 4 cloves of garlic. Transfer the minced garlic to a bowl, add 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, and set aside.
Next, finely chop until you have 1/4 cup of fresh parsley leaves, then transfer to a separate small bowl.
Cut 2 pounds of New York strip steak into 1-inch cubes and season them with 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt.
In a large skillet, melt 8 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned steak cubes and sear until they are browned on all sides, flipping halfway through, for a total of 6 to 8 minutes.
Add the garlic and pepper mixture to the skillet and cook for an additional minute, stirring well to coat the steak bites.
Remove the skillet from the heat and garnish the steak bites with the chopped parsley.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 2 to 4 | Kcal: Approximately 600 kcal per serving

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