Cajun Butter Steak Bites

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 good side like buttery mashed cauliflower mashed potatoes crispy roasted potatoesor a simple salad.

a reliable 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 good quantity of Cajun you need for these steak bites.

A super quick recipe that packs a punch!

Ingredients

• Steak Tender, juicy, and good 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

On the stove

1. Combine cajun seasoning in a shallow bowl. Add the steak bites and toss to evenly coat.

1. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a skillet or pan over medium-high heat until hot.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. Take the pan off the heat. Throw the steak bites back in and toss through the garlic butter to evenly coat.

1. 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 good side like buttery mashed cauliflower mashed potatoes crispy roasted potatoesor 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. (we'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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What you need

• 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
• 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

Method

1. Combine cajun seasoning in a shallow bowl. Add the steak bites and toss to evenly coat.
2. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a skillet or pan over medium-high heat until hot.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Take the pan off the heat. Throw the steak bites back in and toss through the garlic butter to evenly coat.
6. Serve warm.