Description
Tender steak bites seasoned with garlic, butter, and fresh herbs, perfect for a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner. This easy recipe takes only 20 minutes and can be customized to fit Paleo, Whole30, and dairy-free diets.
Ingredients
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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 bowl, combine the steak bites with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir thoroughly until the steak pieces are evenly coated with the seasonings.
- 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 and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pieces are nicely browned. If necessary, cook in batches to avoid overcrowding. Remove the browned steak bites from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté garlic in butter: Remove any excess water from the skillet, then add the butter or ghee. Once melted and hot, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but not burnt.
- Combine steak and sauce: Return the cooked steak bites to the skillet and stir for 1-2 minutes to coat them evenly with the garlic butter sauce. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped parsley.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish the steak bites with chopped green onion and serve immediately while hot and flavorful.
Notes
- Use ghee instead of butter for a dairy-free and Whole30-compliant version.
- Red pepper flakes are optional; omit if you prefer no heat.
- Rest the steak bites briefly after cooking to allow juices to redistribute for more tenderness.
- Serve with cauliflower rice or steamed vegetables for a complete Paleo or Whole30 meal.
- If cooking a larger batch, avoid overcrowding the skillet by cooking steak bites in multiple batches for better browning.
