All you need is a cast-iron skillet, a steak, and a few essentials.

Learn how to make garlic butter steak bites.

For something green, serve with roast vegetables or salad.

Southern Living Garlic Butter Steak Bites on polenta to serve

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Ingredients

1 1/2lb.top sirloin or ribeye steak(about 1 1/2-in.

thick), cut into 1-in.

pieces

1tsp.black pepper

2tsp.kosher salt, divided

5Tbsp.

Southern Living Garlic Butter Steak Bites ingredients

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(2 1/2 oz.

)unsalted butter, divided

1large(2 oz.

Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high until foam subsides.

Southern Living Garlic Butter Steak Bites in the bowl ready to serve with polenta

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Transfer steak to a large bowl.

Do not wipe skillet clean.

Stir in shallot and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 1 minute.

Southern Living Garlic Butter Steak Bites melting the butter for cooking

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Cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced and thickened, 1 to 2 minutes.

Serve hot with polenta or mashed potatoes.

Southern Living Garlic Butter Steak Bites cooking the steak pieces

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Southern Living Garlic Butter Steak Bites cooking the garlic

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Southern LIving Garlic Butter Steak Bites adding the liquid to the sauce

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Southern Living Garlic Butter Steak Bites cooking the sauce until thickened

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Southern Living Garlic Butter Steak Bites tossing the steak with the sauce

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