Crispy Skillet Steak Bites with Parmesan Dip

How to Make Crispy Skillet Steak Bites with Parmesan Dip

1. 1

   Step 1: Prep and coat the steak

   Active 10 min

   Trim any excess fat and cut the flank or sirloin steak into roughly 1-inch cubes; pat the cubes dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, combine the cornstarch and the seasoning mix (garlic powder, smoked paprika, kosher salt, black pepper), then toss the steak cubes in that mixture until each piece is lightly and evenly coated.

   For this step

   • 1 1/4 lbflank or sirloin steak, 1-inch cubes
   • 2 tbspcornstarch
   • 2 1/2 tspseasoning mix (garlic powder, smoked paprika, kosher salt, black pepper)
   
2. 2

   Step 2: Sear the cubes until deeply crispy

   Active 10 min

   Heat a large heavy skillet over high heat until very hot, then add the olive oil and swirl to coat. Working in a single layer and in batches if needed, add the coated steak cubes and sear without moving for 2–3 minutes, then flip and sear another 1–2 minutes until deep brown and crispy; transfer seared pieces to a warm plate while you finish the rest.

   For this step

   • 2 tbspolive oil
   
3. 3

   Step 3: Make garlicky herb butter and toss

   Active 3 min · Passive 2 min

   Reduce heat to medium, return the skillet to the stove and add the unsalted butter; when the butter foams, stir in the minced garlic and chopped fresh parsley and cook 30–45 seconds until fragrant. Return all the steak cubes to the pan, toss off the heat in the garlicky herb butter for about 1–2 minutes to coat, then let the bites rest in the warm pan for 2 minutes to finish cooking through and absorb flavor.

   For this step

   • 3 tbspunsalted butter
   • 3 clovesgarlic, minced (about 3 cloves)
   • 1 tbspfresh parsley, chopped
   
4. 4

   Step 4: Whisk the tangy Parmesan-yogurt dip

   Active 4 min

   While the steak rests, whisk together the Greek yogurt, grated Parmesan cheese and lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth and tangy; taste and add a small pinch of the seasoning mix if you want more savory depth. Chill briefly or serve right away—the cool, tangy dip is designed to cut the richness of the steak bites.

   For this step

   • 1/4 cupGreek yogurt (plain)
   • 1/4 cupgrated Parmesan cheese
   • 1 tbsplemon juice
   
5. 5

   Step 5: Serve warm for game day

   Active 1 min

   Transfer the crispy skillet steak bites to a platter, garnish with extra chopped parsley if desired, and serve immediately with the Parmesan-yogurt dip on the side. This recipe serves 4 as finger food (about 5 steak bites per person) and is ideal for NFL game day snacking.
   

1. Trim any excess fat and cut the flank or sirloin steak into roughly 1-inch cubes; pat the cubes dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, combine the cornstarch and the seasoning mix (garlic powder, smoked paprika, kosher salt, black pepper), then toss the steak cubes in that mixture until each piece is lightly and evenly coated.
2. Heat a large heavy skillet over high heat until very hot, then add the olive oil and swirl to coat. Working in a single layer and in batches if needed, add the coated steak cubes and sear without moving for 2–3 minutes, then flip and sear another 1–2 minutes until deep brown and crispy; transfer seared pieces to a warm plate while you finish the rest.
3. Reduce heat to medium, return the skillet to the stove and add the unsalted butter; when the butter foams, stir in the minced garlic and chopped fresh parsley and cook 30–45 seconds until fragrant. Return all the steak cubes to the pan, toss off the heat in the garlicky herb butter for about 1–2 minutes to coat, then let the bites rest in the warm pan for 2 minutes to finish cooking through and absorb flavor.
4. While the steak rests, whisk together the Greek yogurt, grated Parmesan cheese and lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth and tangy; taste and add a small pinch of the seasoning mix if you want more savory depth. Chill briefly or serve right away—the cool, tangy dip is designed to cut the richness of the steak bites.
5. Transfer the crispy skillet steak bites to a platter, garnish with extra chopped parsley if desired, and serve immediately with the Parmesan-yogurt dip on the side. This recipe serves 4 as finger food (about 5 steak bites per person) and is ideal for NFL game day snacking.