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Steak Bites with Parmesan Cheese

October 4, 2019 by Mahy, Updated March 7, 2021 15 Comments

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These Steak Bites drenched in Parmesan Cheese Butter are succulent, crispy, perfectly done and super delicious! Made using your favorite cut of steak and a few tips to steak recipe perfection.

A platter of Steak Bites on a toothpick surrounded by Cheese

Today’s succulent steak bites recipe is sponsored by Stella® Cheese. All opinions and thoughts are my own. I’ve used Stella® Parmesan Cheese in a cup to make a luscious cheese butter to flavor the steak bites!

P.S before we talk everything steak bites and cheese-butter sauce goodness (plus my top tips), I wanted to share this Store Locator link so you can have yourself a gourmet holiday with Stella® Cheeses!

A collection of different cheeses and a tea towel on a surface

STEAK BITES

These tiny bits of deliciously succulent, crispy-on-the-edges bites are a delicious blend of steak and spice in single bites. It’s a show-stopping platter at your holiday table. It’s one of those platters that people can’t stop themselves from nibbling on!

Close up of a steak bite on a stick and a piece of tomatoe

That taste almost feels like biting in to your favorite charred grilled steak piece every single time.

The beauty of steak bites is that you pick your favorite steak. Since every steak can be cut into bite-sized pieces, you can choose the cut you enjoy the most.

I would suggest either sirloin, tenderloin, rib eye or NY strip. Today I’ve used sirloin since it’s tender, flavorful and inexpensive. You’ll find most steak bite recipes choose sirloin. However, you can really pick your favorite cut and use.

 

 

 

Another thing that makes this recipe so special is the butter. While so many recipes can be finished off with butter, it’s very rare for every bite of steak to be coated in butter. That’s where steak bites have the edge. Every bit of steak bite is well coated with butter!

STEAK BITES RECIPE

Today’s recipe starts with sirloin steaks cut up into inch-sized cubes. You can, however, cut them a bit smaller or bigger depending on your preference, and don’t worry about making them perfect.

Raw steak cut into cubes and seasoned

Because we’re looking for the steak flavor to shine in steak bites, we don’t need to marinate the meat. We just need to flavor it.

Steak Bites searing in a pan and a tong holding a piece of steak bite to show a close up of the searing

To flavor the steak, you can probably skip or swap a few ingredients around—but here’s what I used. Salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion flakes, fresh rosemary (minced), and oregano.

Finished steak bites in a pan drenched in cheese butter and ready to skewer.

Cooking the steak is KEY for the success of your steak bites recipe. And for that, I’ve made a recipe video for you to see it step by step.

PARMESAN CHEESE BUTTER

A mortar and pestle showing soft butter, herbs and Parmesan cheese

This is the REAL flavor booster and juiciness factor to this recipe. It’s not the butter used for searing the steak, rather, it’s the butter that finishes off the taste of the steak.

This Parmesan butter is made using Stella® Cheese. The shredded Parmesan in a cup is not just delicious, it’s really convenient. It’s shredded in a cup with the same fresh taste you get from a Parmesan cheese block.

Stella® Parmesan is aged for over 10 months and has that slightly nutty, tangy Parmesan flavor you crave. It’s perfect for topping soups, pasta, salads, sandwiches and more! Today, I’ve used it to add all the flavor and juiciness to these bites!

The butter mixture has a base of butter and Stella® Parmesan cheese. Other than that, the sky’s your limit! I’ve added fresh rosemary, salt, and pepper, and kept it simple. However, you can add fresh garlic, chili flakes, herbs, or whatever flavor you’d like to infuse the steak with.

Making the butter is the first step to this recipe, and you can make much more than you need because it keeps well in the fridge or freezer. I LOVE using the Parmesan butter with cooked pasta. Simply toss the pasta with the butter for an instant luscious, delicious pasta sauce!

I also love tossing roasted veggies, cooked chicken, or shrimp with the Parm butter. Imagine if everything tasted buttery-Parmy with a hint of herb 🙂

TIPS FOR PERFECT STEAK BITES

A hand holding a steak bite on a stick showing the cheese sprinkle

  1. Start with a cut of steak that you love. If you’re indifferent, then go for a sirloin cut. It’s tender, flavorful and inexpensive. If you absolutely love the NY strip, then certainly start with a NY strip cut.
  2. Cut the steak into equal-size bites (as best as you can), and aim for about 1-inch cubes.
  3. Season the steak bites with DRY spices only. Avoid using minced garlic, onions or any wet flavoring. This ensures the bites will have a nice golden crust and no water is in the pan.
  4. Sear the steaks in small batches. Avoid crowding your pan if you’re looking for a nice charred crust on the bites.
  5. Flip the steak once or twice at most. Don’t be rushed to flip, toss or move the steak bites around in the pan.
  6. Remove the bites to a plate while you work in batches, but don’t cover them.
  7. To add garlic, onion, ginger, or your favorite flavor, do so when you’ve seared all the bites and removed them from the pan. Add a touch of butter, sauté garlic/onions, and then return the steak bites back.
  8. Don’t overcook the meat when you return them to the pan. Less than a minute of heat is needed.
  9. Add the flavorful butter Parmesan and toss the steak bites well, allowing the butter to melt with the heat of the bites.
  10. The Parmesan butter is the final most dominant flavor the steak bites will have, so don’t skimp on it! It also adds a juicy feel to the steak.
  11. Serve on a platter for the perfect gourmet holiday dish. Also serve it alongside bread, pasta, veggies, fries or salad. Try to serve it scooped up with a spoon or individually skewered for a fun way to socialize and gather around food.
  12. Sprinkle a final touch of Stella® Parmesan Cheese and serve right away!

Tag me when you make these delicious steak bites so I can see how you’re enjoying them!

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A hand holding a steak bite on a stick showing the cheese sprinkle
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Steak Bites with Parmesan Cheese

These Steak Bites drenched in Parmesan Cheese Butter are succulent, crispy, perfectly done and super delicious! Made using your favorite cut of steak and a few tips to steak recipe perfection.
Course Appetizer, holidays, Side Dish, starter
Cuisine American, Italian
Keyword herb butter, Steak Bites, Steak Bites Recipe, Steak recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 293 kcal
Author Mahy

Ingredients

Steak Bites:

  • 1 pound sirloin steak trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 1 Tablespoon onion flakes
  • 3 tablespoons rosemary leaves minced
  • 2 tablespoons butter for searing
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced

Stella® Parmesan Cheese Butter

  • 6 Tablespoons Butter unsalted at room temperature
  • 2/3 cup of Stella® Parmesan Cheese cups
  • pinch of salt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Make the Stella® Parmesan Cheese Butter: In a bowl or using a mortar and pestle, start smashing all ingredients together until they blend well. Set the butter mixture aside. Extra butter mixture can be kept in the fridge or freezer. Make sure you wrap it with parchment paper and form it into a log shape so you can slice it as you need. Read the Parmesan Cheese Butter section above for how to use it.
  2. For the Steak: Add all the steak bites in one bowl and season with all the spices (except garlic and butter). Toss well.
  3. Preheat a cast iron pan or grill pan, and add the butter. Start searing the steak bites by adding just a few at a time without crowding the pan. Once it’s sizzling and has a nice brown crust, flip the steak bite. This takes about 2-3 minutes of cooking per side for medium rare.
  4. Remove the ready steak bites onto a plate and continue with the remaining pieces of steak. Add extra butter if needed for searing.
  5. Once all the steak bites are ready, remove them from the pan and add the garlic with a teaspoon of butter.
  6. Sautee the garlic for just 1 minute until fragrant, and add the steak bites all at once back to the pan.
  7. Now add the Parmesan Cheese Butter (2 tablespoons at a time), and toss the steak bites with it while turning off the heat.
  8. Keep tossing and adding the butter until every steak bite is coated.
  9. Serve the steak bites with an extra sprinkle of Stella® Parmesan Cheese and fresh rosemary.
  10. Enjoy!!

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

-Start with a cut of steak that you love. If you’re indifferent, then go for a sirloin cut. It’s tender, flavorful and inexpensive. If you absolutely love the NY strip, then certainly start with a NY strip cut.

-Cut the steak into equal-size bites (as best as you can), and aim for about 1-inch cubes.

-Season the steak bites with DRY spices only. Avoid using minced garlic, onions or any wet flavoring. This ensures the bites will have a nice golden crust and no water is in the pan.

-Sear the steaks in small batches. Avoid crowding your pan if you’re looking for a nice charred crust on the bites.

-Flip the steak once or twice at most. Don’t be rushed to flip, toss or move the steak bites around in the pan.

-Remove the bites to a plate while you work in batches, but don’t cover them.

-To add garlic, onion, ginger, or your favorite flavor, do so when you’ve seared all the bites and removed them from the pan. Add a touch of butter, sauté garlic/onions, and then return the steak bites back.

-Don’t overcook the steak bites when you return them to the pan. Less than a minute of heat is needed.

-Add the flavorful butter Parmesan and toss the steak bites well, allowing the butter to melt with the heat of the bites.

-The Parmesan butter is the final most dominant flavor the steak bites will have, so don’t skimp on it! It also adds a juicy feel to the steak.

-Serve steak bites on a platter for the perfect gourmet holiday dish. Serve it alongside bread, pasta, veggies, fries or salad. Serve it scooped up with a spoon or individually skewered for a fun way to socialize and gather around food.

-Sprinkle a final touch of Stella® Parmesan Cheese and serve right away!

Nutrition Facts
Steak Bites with Parmesan Cheese
Amount Per Serving
Calories 293 Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 13g81%
Cholesterol 94mg31%
Sodium 550mg24%
Potassium 306mg9%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 21g42%
Vitamin A 615IU12%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 186mg19%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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Comments

  1. Raia Todd

    October 8, 2019 at 8:21 am

    5 stars
    Mmmm! These sound like a perfect appetizer or light lunch!

    Reply
    • Mahy

      October 9, 2019 at 9:08 pm

      Absolutely!!

      Reply
  2. Jeannette

    October 8, 2019 at 7:46 am

    5 stars
    They may be bite-sized, but I bet they sure pack on a delicious flavour punch! They look amazing! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Mahy

      October 9, 2019 at 9:08 pm

      They really do!

      Reply
  3. Danielle Wolter

    October 8, 2019 at 7:01 am

    5 stars
    I can’t imagine anything I’d want more than steak and cheese butter. This is like my dream meal – I can’t wait to try them!

    Reply
    • Mahy

      October 9, 2019 at 9:09 pm

      hahaha Danielle me too!!!

      Reply
  4. Alexandra

    October 8, 2019 at 6:48 am

    5 stars
    What a delicious and tasty appetiser!
    This was a real hit with my family.

    Reply
    • Mahy

      October 9, 2019 at 9:11 pm

      Thanks for letting me know Alexandra!

      Reply
  5. Elaine

    October 8, 2019 at 6:46 am

    5 stars
    These steak bites are what the Internet has been missing – fantastic recipe that must taste incredible. And there is only one way to check that – make it! 🙂

    Reply
    • Mahy

      October 9, 2019 at 9:12 pm

      So true Elaine!!

      Reply
  6. Beth

    October 5, 2019 at 1:26 am

    5 stars
    K, I drooled all over my computer reading this post! These look so fabulous and that garlic butter, I will be dreaming of this recipe tonight and making it asap!

    Reply
  7. Sapana

    October 5, 2019 at 12:59 am

    5 stars
    These would make the perfect app for any gathering and that cheese looks amazing!

    Reply
  8. Veena Azmanov

    October 4, 2019 at 10:31 pm

    5 stars
    This is mouth melting and full of delicious flavors. Awesome starter option too.

    Reply
  9. Emily

    October 4, 2019 at 8:49 pm

    5 stars
    These steak bites are the perfect appetizer but honestly I could eat them as my meal too! Love the combo with parmesan!

    Reply
  10. Ilona

    October 4, 2019 at 8:29 pm

    5 stars
    I can imagine this little appetizer to be on my next party for sure!

    Reply
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