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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!
Why These Steak Bites Work
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!
Ingredients
- Steak Tender, juicy, and perfect for quick searing — the hero of the dish.
- Cajun Seasoning Adds bold, smoky, spicy flavour with a mix of paprika, garlic, onion, herbs, and chili.
- Garlic Infuses everything with rich, aromatic depth as it cooks in the butter.
Note: See recipe card at the bottom for full list of ingredients and measurements
How To Make Cajun Butter Steak Bites
- 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 skillet and heat until melted. Sauté the chopped garlic until fragrant, 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 immediately. (Obviously!) dig in.
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. For a comforting combo, try serving these Cajun Butter Steak Bites alongside a bowl of Sausage Gnocchi Soup since the creamy, savory flavors pair perfectly with the bold, spiced bite of the steak.
Recipe FAQ’s
A heavy-bottomed skillet or non-stick pan is ideal for even browning.
Yes, but texture may change slightly. Reheat gently in 30 second increments to avoid drying out.
Yes! Chicken breast or thigh fillets work great. (I’d suggest chicken thighs, this is a flavour filled dish that will soak up beautifully with thigh cuts!) Just adjust the cooking time accordingly.
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Cajun Butter Steak Bites
Ingredients
For Cajun Seasoning:
- 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 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
- 1/4 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.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I made this with venison loins, and it was awesome!
I have made this recipe twice. The first time I burned it instead of searing, but we ate every bite! The second time, I used a heavy stainless skillet, and I used a little lower temp. Was perfect!! I don’t recommend using ribeye steak unless you can cut away the gristle. Great flavor and fit right into my low-carb diet! Thanks!
Made these last night, left out the cayenne because I’m allergic. They were outstanding! Used tri tip that had been previously frozen. They were fantastic and tender. My husband loved it. This recipe will become a regular for us. Paired it with asparagus and flash fried Swiss chard.
Oh my!!!!! Delicious! Definitely a keeper recipe!!
These are amazing, so tender and full of flavor. I use the prime sirloin steaks from Costco and they cook up quick for a weeknight dinner.
Used filet very easy to make Daughter said it was best steak she has ever eaten
I can’t wait to try the steak bites for a romantic dinner…however, would you share the name of the music you play on the recipe. I want to use that for our dinner also? Love your recipes!
Have you ever made Chicken the same way? Would it turn out the same? My kids loved the steak bites, but I have chicken in the fridge and wanted to make something similar. Ideas???
This was amazing! I made the recipe exactly as instructed, except we dipped in the garlic butter rather than coating the steak bites in it. For some reason, dipping made me feel less guilty than coating ; )
Delicious! Used ribeye. The extra sauce dripping onto the mash potatoes was glorious. The seasoning was perfect – flavorful but not too spicy. This is the first recipe I’ve cooked up (and I’ve cooked a lot in 13-ish years of marriage) and thought “It looks/smells/tastes like something made by a pro chef at an upscale restaurant.”