Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Roasted Tomatoes & Mozzarella

Ingredients

• 2 lbs sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 8 oz fresh mozzarella pearls
• ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt and black pepper
• Red pepper flakes (optional)

Method

1. Toss the steak cubes with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
2. Sear the steak in hot olive oil in a large skillet for 2-3 minutes per side until browned; remove and set aside.
3. Melt butter in the same skillet and cook garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add cherry tomatoes and cook 3-4 minutes until blistered and softened.
5. Return the steak to the skillet and toss everything in the garlic butter.
6. Add mozzarella pearls and let them warm through and soften slightly.
7. Top with Parmesan, basil, and red pepper flakes if using, then serve right away.