One Pan Cheesy Garlic Steak Bites

I don’t have time for fussy dinners, and apparently neither does my stovetop—which is why I invented (read: hacked together) this One Pan Cheesy Garlic Steak Bites situation. It’s basically tiny, glorious slabs of steak that got bored and rolled in garlic butter and melty cheese until they could no longer resist being the life of the plate. Fast, ridiculous, and impossible to mess up badly unless you’re trying to multitask and answer emails while searing beef.

My husband once announced he’d “help” by manning the timer. He confidently turned it to 10 minutes and walked away. Ten minutes later the smoke alarm and I had a very frank conversation about priorities. The bites survived (mostly), I learned you can’t trust him with numeric input, and he learned that “help” is sometimes just the moral support of hovering and complimenting my sautéing technique.

Time-Saving Hacks

– Use pre-cut steak or leftover roast. I won’t judge where it came from.
– Buy pre-minced garlic in a jar when you’re tired. The flavor police can wait.
– Skip the salad and throw frozen veggies in the same pan at the end — chaos, but edible.
– To avoid dishes, melt the cheese in the pan and shovel directly onto plate — ceremonious, slightly lazy, and very effective.

Serving Ideas

– Pile on crusty bread or over mashed potatoes if you’re trying to impress someone with carbs.
– Serve with a simple green salad to let the steak pretend it’s healthy.
– Serve with wine if the kids drove you nuts today; serve with soda if you bribed them to behave.
– For family dinners, let everyone build a bowl: rice, steak bites, quick pickled cucumbers. Your assembly line, your rules.

What to Serve It With

– Garlic mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, or plain rice for the carb-embracers.
– Roasted broccoli or a lemony green salad for people who like to pretend they’re eating well.
– Warm tortillas and salsa if you want taco vibes and sudden happiness at the table.

✔Tips & Mistakes

– Don’t overcrowd the pan. Yes, this means doing two batches. No, I don’t like it either, but you’ll sear instead of steam.
– Let the steak rest a couple of minutes after cooking. It’s like therapy for meat.
– If you overcook the first batch, slice one piece to test before you rescue the rest from the pan. Learn from my “crispy chew” era.

✔Storage Tips

Store it in the fridge… if there’s any left. Cold midnight leftovers? Sometimes better than fresh.

✔Variations and Substitutions

Swap whatever you want—sugar ↔ honey, soy sauce ↔ tamari, or skip steps and call it “deconstructed.” It still counts.
– Add mushrooms and thyme for an autumnal twist.
– Swap cheddar for mozzarella for melty stretch factor.
– Use chicken or firm tofu if beef is out of your budget or mood.

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One Pan Cheesy Garlic Steak Bites

Delicious steak bites sautéed in garlic and topped with cheese for a hearty meal.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 1.5 lb sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces Use tender cuts for best results.
• ▢ 4 cloves garlic, minced Adjust according to taste.
• ▢ 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Feel free to substitute with your favorite cheese.
• ▢ 2 tbsp olive oil Can use butter for extra flavor.
• ▢ 1 tsp salt Adjust based on dietary needs.
• ▢ 0.5 tsp black pepper
• ▢ 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped For garnish.

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add the steak pieces to the skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
• Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
• Sprinkle shredded cheese over the steak and cover the skillet until the cheese melts, about 3 minutes.
• Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

Serve these steak bites with crusty bread or over rice for a complete meal. Add a splash of hot sauce for extra heat!