Description
Tender steak bites sautéed in garlic butter and fresh herbs make a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner. This simple and delicious recipe features perfectly seared steak pieces seasoned with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, then coated in a rich butter and garlic sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, it can easily be adapted to Paleo, Whole30, and dairy-free diets by choosing ghee instead of butter.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak Bites
- 1/2 tablespoon avocado oil
- 2 pounds steak, cut into small bite size pieces
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter or ghee
- 6 cloves minced garlic
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- Green onion, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the Steak: In a large bowl, combine the steak bites with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir well to ensure every piece is evenly coated with the seasoning.
- Sear the Steak: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the avocado oil and once hot, add the steak bites in a single layer. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, allowing them to brown, stirring occasionally. If your skillet is not large enough, cook the steak in batches to avoid overcrowding. Remove the browned steak from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the Garlic: Pour off any excess water left in the skillet. Add butter or ghee to the pan and let it melt over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Combine and Finish: Return the steak bites to the skillet and stir for 1 to 2 minutes to coat them well in the garlic butter sauce. Remove the skillet from the heat, stir in the chopped parsley, and garnish with sliced green onion before serving immediately.
Notes
- Use ghee instead of butter for a dairy-free or Whole30 compliant version.
- Do not overcrowd the skillet when cooking the steak to ensure proper browning.
- Adjust the red pepper flakes quantity to control the heat level.
- Serve with cauliflower rice or steamed vegetables for a complete Paleo-friendly meal.
- Fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary can be added for extra flavor variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
