Deliciously Easy Bacon Wrapped Steak Bites Recipe

Introduction

Bacon and steak, just go together! It really takes the flavor to a whole new level just by adding juicy bites of steak into some crispy bacon. Perfection like the balanced connection of an ultra-tender buttered medium rare steak meets bacon and crunchy on the outside just perfect on the inside. This is just one of those dishes that meet you in the middle easily enough for a quick weeknight meal, but tweak-able with painstaking attention (case in point, the Caramelized cabbage as written by Queen Ottolenghi) enough to serve at family dinner when you want everyone on their best behavior.

These steak bites are the perfect air fryer recipe to make when you want a tender, juicy steak that is crispy and delicious on the outside! An air fryer helps create a conducive environment that ensures all the flavors are sealed in whilst using less oil. Everything is cooked in garlic and butter with seasoning that makes every bite full of flavor and along with Paleo, Whole30, or Keto-friendly. This meal contains not just a minuscule portion of protein but also a separate meal, so you are never unsuccessful in having something scrumptious and nutrients available.

Dunk these bacon-wrapped steak bits alongside roasted veggies or a side salad and you have the perfect nutritious dinner prepared. Just simple ingredients, but so beautifully done. It will make your heart (and stomach) soar with its impossibly tender steaks and grill marks to rival any steakhouse.

Ingredients

• 2 steaks 2 12 oz Ribeyes
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• Montreal steak seasoning (or Buttery Steak House by kinders)
• 16 oz pack of bacon
• 4 TBSP of butter
• 1 tsp of minced garlic
• 1 tsp of dried parsley

How to Make Steak Bites?

How to Make Bacon-Wrapped Steak Bites- The Process These bacon-wrapped steak bites are easy, but man is that flavor something your guests will drool over! First things first, you will need… toothpicks, a sheet pan, and a really sharp knife for prepping. · Start by cutting the steak into cubes, trimming all but a small layer of fat from the edges. The bacon should be cut into thirds, each strip should be long enough to wrap your piece of steak. To begin baking, preheat the oven to 425° Fahrenheit.

Now that you have all of your ingredients prepped, you want to take each little cube steak and wrap it tightly with bacon then secure it in place using a toothpick(repeat). Place bites on a parchment paper lined baking tray so no one will have to scrub anything later. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until bacon is nearly crispy then remove the tray from oven. If you like your bacon even crisper, broil for 1 to 2 minutes more. Spoon over the top, drizzle with some balsamic reduction for added taste, and say goodbye to your hunger.

If you need something a bit quicker, try an air fryer instead. To cook the bacon-wrapped steak bites in an air fryer, preheat the basket to 400 degrees for 5 minutes and then place the steak pieces in two at a time (4-6 pieces) and air fry between 10-12 minutes flipping halfway through so they bacon becomes crisp all over. Super tasty and comes out tender, yet juicy, making these little dudes perfect for a fast hors d’oeuvre, or even as a main course. Do not overcrowd your air fryer so the bacon can crisp up as much as possible.

Make sure to season your steak bites before wrapping. Use your hands to coat the steak in olive oil and sprinkle liberally with steak seasoning my favorite is Montreal Steak Seasoning or Kinders Buttery Steak House for a grilled flavor! The seasoning puts a wonderful flavor on the very juicy bites, giving a dense and savory eating experience. If you’re having to do batches, keep the cooked bites warm in the oven while doing the rest. Just your good and tasty steak tips bite!

Serve Bacon Wrapped Steak Bites

How to serve bacon-wrapped steak bites? For an appetizer or side dish option, they are great displayed on a platter alongside some dipping sauces. I always tend to go with BBQ sauce is barbecue BBQ sauce but there are a variety of other things that you could put on them since the flavors go well together as contrasted with the rich flavor of the tastes from steak and bacon. These are a party favorite, and they go quickly!

For a heartier dish, I have these savory bites that you can add to your meal prep. Top with a side of quinoa, or eat them sandwiched between a veggie salad alongside some roasted root vegetables. One tip is to put the steak bites on some pasta with a dairy-free Alfredo sauce, or toss them into a salad with steak and make it seem like Summer inside.

You can also make melted garlic butter (me;lt 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, add minced garlic and a tiny bit of dried parsley) to drizzle on top of the steak bites for even more flavor. If you want the more traditional tastes, they also work fine with a steak sauce. These are great when served with some real mashed potatoes or any roasted vegetable on the side for a hearty meal.

Love this recipe as much as I do, you may also enjoy these similar dishes like garlic butter steak bites You could change things up with a creamy steak and gnocchi or even go all out and make some steak nachos. Steak Quesadillas or creamy steak pasta are easy and delicious next steps from your 

Important Tips For Bacon-Wrapped Steak Bites

1. The Cut of Steak: Choose Ribeye or strip steak where all the flavor lives. Chop the steak into smaller portions to ensure that it is cooked through and seasoned evenly.
2. Season the steak: Generously apply Montreal Steak seasoning or Kinder’s Butter Steak House. You could also just use your favorite steak seasoning if you prefer.
3. Bacon: Cut bacon into small enough pieces to wrap around a cube of steak. If you want to make the bacon easier to work with, use thin, not thick bacon.
4. Then wrap a cube with bacon, and secure it all with a toothpick. Wrap the bacon to tightly secure but not too tight as they will be ripped off during cooking.
5. Air Fryer OR Oven: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F and oven to 425°F.
6. Air Fry/Bake the Steak Bites: Toaster and oven. Air fry for 10-12 minutes or bake for 12-15 minutes. If your bacon is not as crispy as you like, broil for an additional 1-2 minutes.
7. Rest Them: Allow the steak bites to rest in the oven when it has been turned off after cooking. This helps crisp up the bacon without turning your steak into leather. Do not let it rest too long because the steak might become tough.
8. For Serving: Serve the steak bites with garlic butter or steak sauce for dipping! If you could use an easy touch of flavor, go for salt and pepper
9. Don’t Forget To Parchment Paper: Before placing the steak bites in the baking tray make sure you only put parchment paper not to avoid grease leakage.

Instructions

• Coat steak in 1 tablespoon of meat tenderizer cut into individual cubes (approximately 1.5 inches) and add them to the bowl with lemon juice.
• In a large bowl, combine the steak cubes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and your seasonings of choice for steak seasoning. Make sure every piece is coated well.
• Wrap this half around one of the steak cubes and stick a toothpick through it, keeping it together as best you can.
• Put the bacon-wrapped steak bites inside an air fryer basket in a single layer.
• Season top of steaks with a little more steak seasoning.
• How To Air Fry Green Beans Recipe DescriptionPreheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, slice each strip of bacon in half as the air fryer heats up.
• 400 for 10 minutes total (flip when needed to make sure it all cooks evenly)
• Baked: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.
• Season the steak cubes lightly with salt and pepper.
• Cut each bacon strip into thirds and wrap it around a steak (toothpick the bacon on)
• Spread them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Cook for 12-14 minutes, until the bacon is crisp and steak to your liking. If you want it crisper, stick it under the broiler for a few minutes.
• Allow bacon wrap steak bites to rest at room temperature for 8-10 minutes after cooking so the bacon gets nice and crisp.
• But I like to just melt butter and add garlic and dried parsley (you can use your favorite steak sauce, but again optional).
• Dip into your favorite condiment and enjoy your bacon-wrapped steak bites.

Notes

1. Of course, if you are using a thick cut there will be different cooking times so remember while frying your bacon-wrapped steak bites. If your bacon is thinner, then 9-10 minutes may be a ready-to-eat time for you. But thin bacon will hug the chicken better (since it is bendy)— though puffs more after cooking and produces less crisp results.
2. Do not forget to let the bacon-wrapped steak bites sit overnight in the oven, once it has been turned off. Then remove and allow to sit for at least 10 mins (for super crispy edges), but no more than 15-20 mins, otherwise the steak will seize up and be tougher.
3. Brown Butter has a few more ingredients, but that balsamic reduction really elevates the flavor of your steak bites. You can also just keep them simple with salt and pepper if you like. For bacon that is ultra crisp with no flaccid droopy bits, try this: cook the bacon halfway (about 5-10 minutes), cool it down and then wrap it around your steak. As such, it is worth taking that extra step for increased crispiness.
4. Cover the baking tray with parchment paper to avoid grease leaks during baking. The serving size for this recipe is 3 steak bites, and the nutritional facts are an approximation for a Ketogenic or low-carb diet.

Conclusion

And there you have it bacon-wrapped steak bites that taste great and don’t require much elbow grease, perfect for any occasion. These crowd favorites feature tender steak paired with crispy bacon. Few ingredients, and few opportunities for your guests to be impressed (while you fall back on this recipe again and again). Be sure to pair them with your favorite dipping sauces for added flavor.

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