Cowboy butter steak bites

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Toss cubed steak with oil, Worcestershire, garlic powder, and a generous amount of salt & pepper.
  2. 2Toss cubed steak with oil, Worcestershire, garlic powder, and a generous amount of salt & pepper.
  3. 3Toss cubed steak with oil, Worcestershire, garlic powder, and a generous amount of salt & pepper.
  4. 4Set aside while the pan heats.
  5. 5Set aside while the pan heats.
  6. 6Set aside while the pan heats.
  7. 7Heat a skillet over medium heat with a little oil or butter.
  8. 8Heat a skillet over medium heat with a little oil or butter.
  9. 9Heat a skillet over medium heat with a little oil or butter.
  10. 10Add onions, sugar, and salt.
  11. 11Add onions, sugar, and salt.
  12. 12Add onions, sugar, and salt.
  13. 13Cook 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft, golden, and jammy.
  14. 14Cook 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft, golden, and jammy.
  15. 15Cook 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft, golden, and jammy.
  16. 16Remove from pan and set aside.
  17. 17Remove from pan and set aside.
  18. 18Remove from pan and set aside.
  19. 19Crank heat to medium-high/high.
  20. 20Crank heat to medium-high/high.
  21. 21Crank heat to medium-high/high.
  22. 22Add steak in a single layer (work in batches if needed).
  23. 23Add steak in a single layer (work in batches if needed).
  24. 24Add steak in a single layer (work in batches if needed).
  25. 25Sear 2–3 minutes per side until deeply browned.
  26. 26Sear 2–3 minutes per side until deeply browned.
  27. 27Sear 2–3 minutes per side until deeply browned.
  28. 28Remove and set aside.
  29. 29Remove and set aside.
  30. 30Remove and set aside.
  31. 31Lower heat to medium.
  32. 32Lower heat to medium.
  33. 33Lower heat to medium.
  34. 34Add butter to the same pan.
  35. 35Add butter to the same pan.
  36. 36Add butter to the same pan.
  37. 37Once melted, add garlic and shallot — cook ~30 seconds until fragrant.
  38. 38Once melted, add garlic and shallot — cook ~30 seconds until fragrant.
  39. 39Once melted, add garlic and shallot — cook ~30 seconds until fragrant.
  40. 40Stir in lemon juice, Dijon, parsley, chives, thyme, cayenne, chili flakes, smoked paprika, and salt.
  41. 41Stir in lemon juice, Dijon, parsley, chives, thyme, cayenne, chili flakes, smoked paprika, and salt.
  42. 42Stir in lemon juice, Dijon, parsley, chives, thyme, cayenne, chili flakes, smoked paprika, and salt.
  43. 43Add steak back to the pan.
  44. 44Add steak back to the pan.
  45. 45Add steak back to the pan.
  46. 46Toss to coat in the butter sauce for 1–2 minutes.
  47. 47Toss to coat in the butter sauce for 1–2 minutes.
  48. 48Toss to coat in the butter sauce for 1–2 minutes.
  49. 49Serve over creamy mashed potatoes and enjoy!
  50. 50Serve over creamy mashed potatoes and enjoy!
  51. 51Serve over creamy mashed potatoes and enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ribeye or sirloin steak, cubed
  • 2 pounds ribeye or sirloin steak, cubed
  • 2 pounds ribeye or sirloin steak, cubed
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste pepper
  • to taste pepper
  • to taste pepper
  • 1 large yellow onion, sliced
  • 1 large yellow onion, sliced
  • 1 large yellow onion, sliced
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • a heaping pinch salt
  • a heaping pinch salt
  • a heaping pinch salt
  • 12 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 12 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 12 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 1 lemon, freshly squeezed
  • 1 lemon, freshly squeezed
  • 1 lemon, freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 heaping tbsp parsley, chopped
  • 1 heaping tbsp parsley, chopped
  • 1 heaping tbsp parsley, chopped
  • 1 heaping tbsp chives, chopped
  • 1 heaping tbsp chives, chopped
  • 1 heaping tbsp chives, chopped
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp cayenne powder
  • 1 tsp cayenne powder
  • 1 tsp cayenne powder
  • 0.5 tsp red chili flakes
  • 0.5 tsp red chili flakes
  • 0.5 tsp red chili flakes
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Salt

Equipment

skillet