Steak bites on the Blackstone are one of those meals that disappear the second they hit the table. A quick toss of chili, cumin, and garlic powder, a fast sear on the griddle, and then that melty garlic butter finish… It’s the kind of thing that makes you forget there’s anything else for dinner. They’re tender, bold, and ridiculously easy.
In my kitchen, cooking steaks doesn’t always mean a giant ribeye and twice-baked potatoes. Sometimes I just want something fast, easy, and economical.
When I tested these garlic butter steak bites, I was shocked at how quickly they were done - it is such an easy weeknight meal. A few minutes on the griddle and they were perfectly browned outside, juicy inside, and had so much flavor.
I served this easy steak bite recipe with air fryer mushrooms and onions, or Blackstone sweet potatoes, but any veggies will do!
If you’re into these, you’ll probably love my version of Air Fryer Steak Bites, or a comforting bowl of Blackstone Hibachi Noodles.
Ingredients Notes
- Sirloin steak: Ribeye or strip steak would work if you prefer.
- Oil: Choose a high smoke point option like avocado oil, canola oil, or grapeseed for searing on the Blackstone. I don’t recommend olive oil. Avoid butter alone since it burns quickly.
Tips & Tricks for Blackstone Steak Bites
Don’t crowd the griddle: Make sure you spread the beef out in a single layer so we sear, not steam. Think steakhouse sizzle, not damp sauna.
Get the heat right: Medium-high is your sweet spot for your flat top grill. Too low and the steak just turns gray and sad. Too high and you risk burning before the inside is done. When I’m not sure, I pull out an infrared thermometer, but most of the time I just listen for that sharp sear.
Pay attention: Little bite size pieces of beef don’t take long. They’re perfect, then suddenly overdone. I shoot for about 135°F, but honestly, I mostly go by how they look and feel. Blink and you’ll miss it.
Butter goes in last: Garlic butter sounds amazing until it scorches. Add it too early and you’ll get bitterness instead of flavor. Sear first, then stir in the butter at the end so it melts and coats the steak without burning.
Step by Step
See the recipe card below for full instructions.
Add oil to the griddle and spread evenly.
Cook the steak bites on Blackstone, stirring often, for 3 to 4 minutes.
Serve immediately.
Blackstone Steak Bites
Equipment
Ingredients
Steak
- 1 ½ to pounds top sirloin steak cut into bite sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt sea salt or kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Garlic Butter Sauce
- ¼ cup butter softened
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Cooking and Finishing
- Oil for cooking
- For garnish: fresh parsley
Instructions
- Place the cut steak in a bowl and toss with the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Allow to sit at room temperature for an hour, or refrigerate overnight.
- Combine the butter and garlic powder.
- Preheat your griddle to medium-high heat.
- Add the steak, and cook, stirring often, for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the butter, and cook for another 2 minutes.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.
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