Green Cowboy Butter Steak Bites
Juicy, Herby Steak Bites with Melted Cowboy Butter
Why you’ll love it:
Takes under 30minutes
High-protein, low-effort
A Weeknight Favourite
Steak is one of my favorite weeknight dinners. It’s quick, easy and delectable when you do it properly. Over the past year, I’ve been really committed to learning how to cook steak properly, and while I’m no professional chef, I can confidently say I’ve semi nailed it! From blooming my steak to using the oven to get the perfectly cooked steak, I’ve learned that steak doesn’t have to be intimidating. This meal gives you that restaurant satisfaction without the stress.
One of my latest flavour obsessions is cowboy Butter. It’s traditionally a rich, garlicky, slightly compound butter served with grilled meats. But I wanted to make it feel a little fresher, so I added some extra herbs, a bit of citrus zest, and toned up the heat to suit my weeknight cravings. The result? These Green Cowboy Butter Steak Bites—buttery, juicy, and packed with flavour.
How to Serve:
This is one of those recipes you’ll want to keep in your back pocket because it works with everything. Here are some suggestions:
My personal fave my Parmesan & Roasted Garlic Mash Potato
Rice or quinoa: Add some grilled vegetables and you’ve got a protein-packed bowl that’s great for meal prep too
In a wrap or sandwich: Leftovers? Tuck them into a tortilla or toasted sourdough with your choice of filling for a quick lunch
As a part appetiser: Serve them on toothpicks with a side of leftover cowboy butter for dipping. Trust me.. they’ll disappear fast.
You relly can’t go wrong with how you enjoy these. I love how flexible they are and how they can shift from casual solo dinner to a crowd-pleaser at your next dinner party.
My Tips for Perfect Steak
If you’re new to cooking steal or want to level up your game check out my reel with Cleavers and Chef Seb from March.
Green Cowboy Butter Steak Bites
Serves: 2-3
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
Green Cowboy Butter:
100g unsalted butter
1 clove garlic, finely grated
Zest of 1 lemon + 1tsp juice
1tsp dijon mustard
1tbsp smoked paprika
1/2tsp chili flakes (or aleppo for milder heat)
1tbsp finely chopped parsley
1tbsp finely chopped chives or spring onion
Salt + pepper to taste
1tbsp finely chopped coriander (optional)
Steak:
2 ribeye steaks (or flank/sirloin), room temp
Olive Oil
Salt
Method:
Melt butter on low heat until just bubbling
Stir in all remaining ingredients and whisk until combined
Set aside at room temp while you prep the rest
Prepare the steak: Cut into bite-sized pieces, around 2cm cubed
Season steaks generously with salt
Heat a stainless steel or cast iron pan until very hot
Sear steaks 2-3min per side (this depends on thickness) until golden and medium-rare