Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Peppers and Onions

Name: Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Peppers and Onions
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 3-4 Tbsps butter (divided); 1.5 pounds chuck eye steak; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 green bell pepper (seeded and sliced); 1 onion (small, sliced); 2 garlic cloves (minced or chopped)

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These GARLIC BUTTER STEAK BITES WITH PEPPERS AND ONIONS have everything you want in a quality steak dinner. A delicious butter sauce with sauteed garlic, seared to perfection bites of steak and pan cooked sliced peppers and onions. Done in under 20 minutes with all of the fancy feels.

Close-up of a skillet containing cooked pieces of beef, sliced green bell peppers, and onions on a wooden surface. The ingredients appear sautéed and mixed together.

Getting supper on the table during busy weeks can be a challenge. We are here to help with our delicious Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Peppers and Onions. Lots of times, we get stuck in a rut. Taco Tuesday, leftover Monday, you know the drill. Finding recipes that are super delicious and quick to make can be so much of a struggle, we tend to fall into the same old same.

Just like our recipe for SHEET PAN STEAK AND VEGETABLES, this one feels complicated but is easy enough to have on a busy weeknight. Getting a delicious supper done with time to spare for other things!

Ingredients

We use simple ingredients like butter, salt, pepper, fresh garlic and Alabama Beef to make this easy recipe scream with fresh flavor.

A cast iron skillet filled with cooked beef chunks, sliced green bell peppers, and onions, all sautéed together. The skillet is placed on a wooden surface.

What You’ll Need

1 &1/2 pounds of lean steak – we like chuck eye!
Butter – 3 to 4 tablespoons.
Salt and pepper – simple flavors that let the beef shine.
Green bell pepper – seeded and sliced.
Onion – we like a red onion for this one because of the extra flavor.
Fresh garlic – taking this simple step adds so much depth of flavor.

See recipe card for full ingredient list and quantities.

Why You Will Love These Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Peppers and Onions

Simple – we give you the basics so you can think of what else would go good with the recipe. Different seasonings and even more veggies!
Butter sauce – the butter is like a warm hug. It wraps the steak, the vegetables and the garlic in warmth and flavor and brings the whole dish together.
Protein/Vegetable ratio – sometimes getting our protein and vegetables in at the same time can be a challenge. This is an easy way to cook them all in the same pan and less cleanup!

Instructions

This one pan wonder is easy with very little prep required.

A cutting board with diced beef and chopped garlic sits next to a chef’s knife and a plate of sliced red onion and green vegetables on a wooden counter beside a stove with a black cast iron skillet.

Prep your steak by cutting into uniform cubes. Seed and slice the bell peppers and onions.

A person grinds pepper onto cubed raw beef on a yellow cutting board beside a chef’s knife, chopped garlic, sliced onions, and green peppers, next to a black stovetop with a cast iron skillet.

Season the steak with salt and pepper. Massage to work into the meat.

Overhead view of a kitchen counter and stove; a cast iron skillet with butter melting on a burner, chopped onions and green peppers on a plate, cubed meat on a cutting board, a pile of chopped garlic, and a knife nearby.

Add one tablespoon of butter to a skillet heated over medium heat.

A person cooks cubed meat in a black skillet on a gas stove, stirring with a metal spoon. Chopped garlic, a knife, sliced red onions, and a paper plate are on a wooden countertop beside the stove.

Sear the steak bites in an even layer 2 to 4 minutes until nice and browned. Drain and set aside.

A person is adding sliced red onions from a paper plate into a skillet with green vegetables on a stovetop. Chopped garlic and a stick of butter are on a wooden counter nearby.

Melt in another tablespoon or two of butter. Add in peppers and cook a minute or two, until they reach your desired done-ness. Add the onions and cook until soft.

A person holds chopped garlic on a knife blade over a skillet containing sliced onions and green bell peppers on a stovetop, with a wooden counter and part of a plate visible nearby.

To cook the garlic, add another tablespoon of butter if need be and add in chopped garlic. Cook for one minute until garlic is fragrant. Careful not to burn it.

A person uses tongs to cook sliced meat, onions, and green bell peppers in a skillet on a gas stove. A chef’s knife, a stick of butter, and two plates are on the wooden countertop nearby.

Add the steak bites back in and toss to combine. Toss over medium heat for a minute to reheat steak slightly.

A person’s hand hovers over a cast iron skillet on a stovetop, cooking beef, green bell peppers, and mushrooms. A plate with some cooked meat, a fork, and knife sits on a wooden cutting board nearby.

Remove from the heat and make sure steak is coated with garlic and butter.

A black cast iron skillet contains cooked pieces of beef and sliced green bell peppers, placed on a wooden surface.

Serve and enjoy!

Why Brooke loves this recipe!

Recipes are like antiques. They are meant to be handed down from one generation to another. Each one holding a special memory or nostalgic memory. Here is why we love this one!

Chuck eye steak has become a new favorite in our household. Big D loves ribeye and if you know your bovine, you will know this cut is awful close to that cut. It is a smaller end of the same section. You won’t lose the texture or flavor but your pocketbook will thank you!

Substitutions

With this simple of a recipe, I can think of all kinds of customizations and I know you probably will too. Here is a few to get you started.

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Steak – any lean cut will work. Sirloin, ribeye. You just want something that is going to be tender. This recipe is even great with chicken breast or thighs!
Peppers and onions – use different colors/variations for different look and texture. Adding other veggies is a good option too, keeping in mind something that cooks and softens easily. Broccoli, zucchini or yellow squash all come to mind.
Garlic – if you have to make this recipe and don’t have fresh garlic, jarred minced will work fine, you just may not need as much butter. Even garlic powder will work in a pinch, 2-3 teaspoons.

Helpful Tools to Make this Recipe!

I love to share recipes that are no special equipment required but here are a few things that would definitely make this recipe easier!

MY FAVORITE CAST IRON SKILLET
NICE THICK SILICONE CUTTING MATS
MY FAVORITE SLOTTED SPOONS
MY FAVORITE DEXTER CHEFS KNIFE

Storage Tips

Once cooled, these Garlic Butter Steak Bites will keep in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days in an airtight container.
Freeze: Allow to cool completely and freeze in a single layer on a sheet pan. Transfer to a bag. Will stay good frozen for about 2 months.
To thaw: thaw overnight in the refrigerator. To reheat: reheat over low heat in a skillet. A splash of beef broth will help during reheating to keep from drying out.

A cast iron skillet containing cooked chunks of beef and sliced green bell peppers, placed on a wooden surface.

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A close-up of a cast iron skillet filled with cooked beef pieces, sliced green bell peppers, and onions.

Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Peppers and Onions

Easy garlic butter steak bites recipe with chuck eye steak, green bell peppers, onions, butter, garlic & parsley. One-pan, 20-min dinner!

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Serving Size

Ingredients

3-4 Tbsps butter divided
1.5 pounds chuck eye steak
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 green bell pepper seeded and sliced
1 onion small, sliced
2 garlic cloves minced or chopped

Instructions

Cube the steak and season with salt and pepper. Slice bell pepper, garlic and onion and set aside. Heat 1 Tbsp of butter over medium heat in a large skillet.
3-4 Tbsps butter, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper
Brown the steak to sear on all sides. Cook 2-4 minutes according to your preference. Remove and set aside.
1.5 pounds chuck eye steak
Add another one to two tablespoons of butter to the pan. Add bell pepper and cook for a minute or two to soften. Then, add the onions and cook for another minute to soften and brown.
1 green bell pepper, 1 onion
After the vegetables are softened and browned, add one more tablespoon of butter and prepared garlic and cook a minute. Add the steak back in and toss to combine. Serve and enjoy!
2 garlic cloves

See How To Make It!

Notes

*Pro Tip- Cooking the steak tips for about two minutes will produce a medium rare steak. For a more done steak tip, cook for 3 to 4 minutes. More rare has 130° internal temperature where done is about 160°

🍴 PRO TIP!

Don’t overcrowd the steak. Our recipe should be enough to fill the skillet in a single layer. If you see that your skillet looks too crowded, cook your steak in two batches. Doing this will get your steak done to your desired done-ness every time.

🗹 RECIPE FAQ’S

How can I make these Steak Bites dairy free?

Substitute olive oil or avocado oil for the butter. Follow the recipe as directed.

When is my steak done?

Our cook time is 2-4 minutes. The lower will result in a medium rare steak that is about 130-135° internal temperature. The 4 minute mark is done and should read about 160° with an internal thermometer.

Can I make this ahead of time?

Yes, prepare as directed and reheat in a warm skillet or in short burst in the microwave. This is a great one to make if you love to meal prep for the week!

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