Cajun Butter Steak Bites
Tender steak bites tossed in a homemade Cajun seasoning and garlic butter for a quick, flavorful weeknight meal.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon mild paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder add more if you like heat
- 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar keto: use brown sugar substitute
- 1/2-3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper add more if you like heat
- 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper to taste
- 23 oz steak, cut into 2-inch cubes Sirloin, rump, New York strip, porterhouse, or ribeye
- 1-2 tablespoons canola oil divided
- 1/4 cup butter
- 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl, combine paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, dried thyme, dried oregano, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, and cracked black pepper to make the Cajun seasoning.
- Toss the steak cubes in the seasoning until evenly coated.
- Heat 2 teaspoons of the canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Working in batches to avoid crowding, sear the steak bites 2–3 minutes per side until edges are browned and crispy, adding more oil if needed. Transfer seared steak bites to a plate and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium and add the butter to the skillet. When the butter melts, add the chopped garlic and sauté about 30 seconds until fragrant while scraping up browned bits from the pan.
- Remove the pan from heat, return the steak bites to the skillet, and toss them in the garlic butter until evenly coated.
- Serve the steak bites warm.
Equipment
- large skillet or frying pan
- shallow bowl
- Measuring spoons
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- tongs or spatula
Notes
- This recipe makes its own Cajun seasoning from scratch.
- You can substitute 3 tablespoons store-bought Cajun seasoning if preferred.
- Choose a tender steak cut like sirloin or ribeye for best results.
- Do not overcrowd the pan when searing to ensure a good crust.