Description
Tender steak bites seasoned with garlic, butter, and fresh herbs make a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe is simple, paleo-friendly, Whole30 compliant, and can be made dairy-free by using ghee instead of butter.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 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)
- 2 tablespoons butter or ghee
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- Green onion, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the Steak: In a bowl, season the steak bites with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Stir thoroughly to coat all pieces evenly.
- Cook the Steak Bites: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the avocado oil. Once hot, add the steak in a single layer. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally until browned. Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Remove the browned steak from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: Remove any excess liquid from the skillet, then add butter or ghee. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute, allowing the garlic to release its aroma without burning.
- Combine and Finish: Return the cooked steak bites to the skillet, stirring to coat them in the garlic butter sauce. Cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes to heat through and meld flavors. Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley. Garnish with green onions and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with ghee or a vegan butter alternative.
- Ensure the skillet is hot enough before adding the steak to get a good sear and flavorful crust.
- Cut steak into uniformly sized pieces to ensure even cooking.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your spice preference or omit for milder flavor.
- Use fresh garlic for best flavor; pre-minced garlic may alter taste and texture.
- Serve with a side salad, roasted vegetables, or cauliflower rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 0.4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
