This juicy steak appetizer is filled with incredible flavors worthy of a five-star menu. Bite-sized steak pieces are seared until golden and crispy on the edges, tossed in garlic butter, then served with a creamy gorgonzola sauce. It's a mouthwatering finger food that will impress your guests.

Close-up of succulent steak bites, an irresistible appetizer, garnished with parsley and served on a plate with a side of creamy blue cheese sauce and toothpicks.

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I love a good steak, and this bite-sized version might be even better. It's based on my garlic steak bites dinner recipe, and it's a delicious appetizer for dinner parties, game days, or holiday gatherings. Your meals will have a fine dining feel without the effort!

📖Why My Recipe Works

Worcestershire Sauce- My secret ingredient. It easily adds depth of flavor without much work.
Dipping Sauce- The cheese sauce has rich, bold, and tangy flavors that pairs perfectly with the savory steak bites.

🧾Ingredient Notes

Steak- I recommend using beef sirloin steak or tri-tip roast. You can always choose fancier cuts, like New York strip steak, marbled rib eye, or even fillet mignon. But I personally like to save those cuts for grilling or special occasions.
Beef Stock- A flavorful base for the garlic sauce. Choose a low-sodium broth.
Butter- The flavor of the butter really shines in this recipe, so use a good-quality unsalted butter.
Worcestershire Sauce- The salty, umami flavors of the Worcestershire sauce instantly adds a depth of flavor to the steak bites. You can also swap it with tamari.
Blue Cheese Sauce- This creamy dipping sauce is made with gorgonzola cheese, heavy cream, thyme, and nutmeg. It pairs perfectly well with the steak!
Salt and Pepper- To season the steak and garlic sauce. It's best to start with a small amount to make it easier to taste and adjust later.

Overhead view of ingredients including steak, Worcestershire sauce, fresh garlic, parsley, pepper, olive oil, fresh thyme, nutmeg, heavy cream, beef broth, salt, gorgonzola cheese, and butter.

⏲️How to Make an Easy Steak Appetizer

Raw seasoned beef cubes on parchment sit alongside cooked steak bites in a bowl and sautéing pan, all presented on a dark wooden surface. This appetizing dish pairs perfectly with a rich blue cheese sauce for an irresistible flavor experience.

Cut the steak into bite-sized pieces, about 1-inch thick. Season with salt and pepper, and use your hands to evenly spread the seasoning.

Add the steak cubes to a preheated skillet. Don't overcrowd the pan so that each piece gets a good sear on all sides. Work in batches if needed.

A pan with sautéed garlic and oil, then with added butter. Perfectly cooked steak pieces rest in a separate bowl, ready to be transformed into mouthwatering steak bites.

In the same skillet, add the garlic and let it cook in the steak juices for 30 seconds. Deglaze the pan with beef broth, and use a wooden spoon to scrape up the brown bits and get all the flavor.

Stir in butter and Worcestershire sauce, then add the steak bites back to the skillet to coat.

A pot with creamy blue sauce, herbs on the left, and a hand stirring in rich blue cheese sauce with a spoon on the right.

Let heavy cream and thyme simmer, stirring occasionally until it thickens. Stirring also helps prevent it from sticking to the bottom.

Remove the sauce from heat before adding the cheese to prevent it from becoming grainy. Stir in the cheese and nutmeg until it's smooth and well-incorporated.

🥗How to Serve Steak Bites

If you want to have a variety of dipping sauce options, I recommend making chimichurri sauce, honey mustard, or horseradish aioli.

Expert Tips

Preheat the skillet well before adding the steak bites to achieve a beautiful char and crispy edges.
When making the garlic butter sauce, add the butter gradually and stir continuously to emulsify it with the beef broth.

A plate of succulent steak bites garnished with herbs is served alongside a bowl of dipping sauce and toothpicks, elegantly arranged on a table with wine glasses and a napkin, making for the perfect appetizer.

🌡️Make Ahead

Make the sauce ahead and store it in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. When you're ready to use it, slowly reheat it on the stovetop at medium-low heat.

You can season the steak in advance, but don't cook it until ready to serve. Keep it warm at 200F degrees in the oven until serving.

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