Description
Tender steak bites seasoned with garlic, butter, and fresh herbs make a quick and delicious weeknight dinner. This simple skillet recipe takes only 20 minutes and can be adapted to be Paleo, Whole30, and dairy-free by using ghee instead of butter. Packed with flavor and perfect for serving as a main course, these garlic butter steak bites are sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak Bites
- 2 pounds steak, cut into small bite size pieces
- 1/2 tablespoon avocado oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Sauce and Garnish
- 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, toss the steak bites with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until well coated evenly.
- Cook the steak: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the avocado oil. Place the steak bites in a single layer in the hot skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned. Cook in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding. Remove the cooked steak from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté the garlic: Remove any excess water from the skillet, then add the butter or ghee. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Combine steak with sauce: Return the steak bites to the skillet and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring continuously to coat the meat in the garlic butter sauce evenly.
- Finish and serve: Remove the skillet from heat, stir in the chopped parsley for freshness, garnish with sliced green onions, and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with ghee or a dairy-free buttery spread.
- To keep it Whole30 or Paleo, use avocado oil and ghee only, avoiding butter.
- If you prefer less spiciness, omit the red pepper flakes.
- Be sure not to overcrowd the skillet when browning the steak to ensure even searing.
- Serve with cauliflower rice or sautéed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
