steak bite mushrooms
Savory steak bites nestled in tender cremini mushrooms, perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection. This dish makes a fantastic appetizer or a flavorful side to any meal, ready in under 40 minutes.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound sirloin or ribeye steak cut into 1-inch cubes
- 16 ounces cremini mushrooms stems removed, wiped clean
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Pat steak cubes dry with paper towels. Season generously with half of the salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-high heat. Add steak in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until beautifully seared and browned. Remove steak from skillet and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the mushrooms and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and browned.
- Stir in the minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, fresh thyme, and the remaining salt and pepper. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Return the seared steak bites to the skillet with the mushrooms. Toss everything together to coat the steak and mushrooms in the flavorful sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes to heat through.
- Remove from heat. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic. Ensure your skillet is hot before adding the steak to get a good sear and lock in the juices. Do not overcrowd the pan when searing the steak, cook in batches if necessary.