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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.
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.
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Made this today and family was in heaven, said it was TOP CHEF quality….lol…I have been enjoying making your recipes.
⭐ 10 out of 10 would make again and recommend. My brother is a big food critic (as am I) and he didn’t even finish his first bite before gushing about how tasty the dish was. Made it with sirloin that I trimmed up just so we didn’t have to fight the tougher fat when eating. I used smoked paprika because it’s all I have and also cut the amount cause it is Strong. I also added a sliced onion to the butter at the end and if I had had mushrooms that also would have been added. Thanks for the wonderful recipe! I will be sharing this with my friends and beef buyers as they always ask what i do to mix things up. ⭐
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This is absolutely incredible! I used ribeye and the steak was so tender and flavorful! My husband said it is one of the best dishes he ever had. I served it with roasted sweet potato fries, perfect. That butter sauce with the Cajun flavors, yum. I think I will serve it with mashed potatoes or pasta to soak up that sauce. We are seriously making it again tomorrow. And did I mention it is fast?
Made this with Venison flank steak & it was so wonderful! Definitely a keeper! Thanks so much for sharing!
I normally don’t care for steak, but these were delicious! Thank you for the recipe!
I made this tonight, and my family loved it. My husband said it’s his favorite steak dish that he has ever had.
Hello, this recipe looks delish and I’m excited to try it. Do you think it will work with smoked paprika?
Just wondering if this would work if the bites were seared an hour in advance and then heated with the butter before eating?
This recipe is delicious and easy! The seasoning is awesome too. I usually make this once a week because everyone loves it and it’s so easy. Thank you!