Cowboy Butter Steak Bites

Cowboy Butter

• 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp cayenne
• 1 tsp chili flakes
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp chopped chives
• 1/2 tbsp chopped parsley
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Steak

• Ribeye, sliced into large bite-sized pieces
• Salt and black pepper

Directions

• Make the cowboy butter: melt the butter in a stainless steel pan over low heat. Whisk in the paprika, cayenne, chili flakes, garlic, Dijon, chives, parsley, lemon zest and juice, salt, and pepper until combined. Remove from heat and hold at room temperature.
• Season the ribeye pieces heavily with salt and pepper. Sear on all sides in a hot stainless steel pan until well browned.
• Remove the steak from the pan and toss to coat in the cowboy butter.
• Serve with mashed potatoes and caramelized or fried onions.

From Dwight Smith on Instagram.