Garlic Butter Steak Bites
A quick and luxurious meal of tender steak bites seared in garlic butter and tossed with zucchini, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb steak (sirloin, ribeye, or New York strip)
- 1 medium zucchini
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients by cutting the steak into 1-inch cubes and seasoning with salt and black pepper.
- Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the steak cubes in a single layer for 2-3 minutes without moving them.
- Flip the steak bites and cook for another 2-3 minutes to your desired doneness.
- Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside.
- Add butter to the skillet and melt, then stir in the minced garlic for about 30 seconds.
- Combine the steak bites and zucchini with the garlic butter, cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
- Finish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Let the steak rest before serving to keep it tender. Experiment with different veggies or spices to customize the dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: steak, garlic butter, quick dinner, family-friendly, easy recipe