Tender and juicy pan seared Cajun Butter Steak Bites are full flavoured with crispy edges. Ready in under 10 minutes without any marinating needed, these Cajun Butter Steak Bites are a quick and easy family favourite!
STEAK BITES
Steak bites are a meat lovers dream come true! Whether you use sirloin steak, strip steak or ribeye, you will LOVE this twist on a steak! Eat them straight out of the pan as an appetizer or as a main with a delicious side like buttery mashed cauliflower, mashed potatoes, crispy roasted potatoes, or a simple salad.
The best part is you don’t need much to make them, especially if you have Cajun seasoning on hand (just make sure you’re using a LOW SODIUM brand). If not? We’ve included the perfect quantity of Cajun you need for these steak bites.
A super quick recipe that packs a punch!
HOW TO MAKE CAJUN STEAK BITES
The trick to perfect steak bites, like any steak, is getting your pan or skillet nice and hot before searing. Sear in batches to prevent them from boiling instead of frying and get a nice crust on the edges. The meat stays irresistibly juicy and tender on the inside.
- Toss steak pieces in our homemade Cajun seasoning.
- Heat skillet or pan to just smoking hot.
- For medium steak bites, sear for two minutes each side. For well done bites, sear 3-4 minutes each side.
- Once the steak is cooked to your liking, reduce the heat and add butter and garlic to the hot pan.
- Take the pan off the heat and toss your steak bites in the garlic butter. THAT’S IT!
The Cajun seasoning oozes into the butter, creating a mouthwatering sauce for your bites.
THE BEST STEAK FOR STEAK BITES
For our steak bites recipe, we use tender New York Strip Steak (also known as porterhouse steak). You could also use:
- Sirloin steak
- Rump
- Tenderloin
- Eye Fillet
- Scott Fillet
- Rib eye
TIPS
To prevent butter from burning from the start of cooking, you’re going to sear your steak bites in oil. Use canola, vegetable or coconut oil. We add the butter at the end purely to create that Cajun sauce.
If you have a cast iron skillet, use it for this recipe. Nothing beats steak cooked in cast iron! If you don’t have cast iron, use a good quality nonstick pan that doesn’t warp at high temperatures.
Stay close to your steak bites while they are in the pan. They only need 2 minutes each side. Use tongs to check on them and make sure they’re not overcooking or burning.
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Cajun Butter Steak Bites
Ingredients
For Cajun Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon mild paprika
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder add more if you like heat
- ¾ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon brown sugar keto: use brown sugar substitute
- ½-3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper add more if you like heat
- ¼ teaspoon cracked pepper to taste
For Steak:
- 23 oz steak , cut into 2-inch cubes, Sirloin, Rump, New York Strip, Porterhouse or Ribeye
- 1-2 tablespoons canola oil divided
- ¼ cup butter
- 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
Instructions
- Combine cajun seasoning in a shallow bowl. Add the steak bites and toss to evenly coat.
- Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a skillet or pan over medium-high heat until hot.
- Sear the steak bites in batches for 2-3 minutes each side until edges are crispy and browned, adding extra oil as needed. Set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet and heat until melted. Sauté the chopped garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds), while scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
- Take the pan off the heat. Throw the steak bites back in and toss through the garlic butter to evenly coat.
- Serve warm.
Dawn says
This is my second recipe to try for steak tips. I’m done looking! This is soooooo good! The seasoning is great. They cooked up quickly and just perfect! Thank you for the great recipe!
Christina A says
Oh my gosh, this recipe was the bomb. My husband loved the steak bites and so did I. Can’t wait to make this again for family and guests!! Easy Peasy!
Jay says
I made this once last year and my wife loved it. She even asked for it specifically for her birthday dinner coming up in a few days!
Erin says
Delicious and super easy. I only changed it by using Avocado oil in a cast iron pan and adding then more butter by accident. My husband said, keep this one. Highest compliment you can get. Thank you
Karina says
Hi Erin, that’s fantastic to hear! It sounds like your slight modifications, such as using avocado oil and adding a bit more butter, worked out well. And receiving the highest compliment from your husband is wonderful!
Seanna says
So glad I found this recipe! It will definitely be made again. I didn’t add the cayenne pepper because I don’t like too much spice in my food. My whole family LOVED it!
GLENNA GALLAGHER says
WOW! Made this last night and WOW! Absolutely delicious and so easy. I highly recommend using a cast iron skillet for this dish. So YUMMY!!!! Can’t wait to try more of your recipes, thanks for sharing this one!!
Melissa says
Delicious! Both my kids (picky eaters!) loved this. I had to cook the steak longer than I expected, but I don’t usually sear meats, so I am sure it was user error! This recipe is definitely a keeper! Thanks for sharing!
Lydia says
I make this dish every weekend! Sometimes more, its a quick, easy, delicious recipe to make! Always hits the spot! I add a little more garlic to mine (: My fiancés LOVES them with some crispy tater tots on the side. You can literally never go wrong with this recipe! Thank you for this!
Zach T says
This is amazing, i made it with some homemade Mac n Cheese and oven roasted broccoli along with some corn bread and my family almost died enjoying this meal
Zach T says
Whoops, forgot to rate it, over 5 stars.
Kelly says
I’ve made these a couple of times now and they quickly became a family favorite! They are so delicious and easy to make! I can’t wait to try more of your recipes!