Garlic Butter Steak Bites
Quickly prepare these indulgent garlic butter steak bites, perfectly seared and served with zucchini for a delightful weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb steak (sirloin, ribeye, or New York strip), cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 medium zucchini, cut into half-moons
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the steak bites dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- Add the steak bites in a single layer and sear for 1-2 minutes per side until browned.
- Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside.
- Add butter to the same skillet and melt, then add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
- Stir in zucchini and cook for 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Return the steak bites to the skillet and toss everything in the garlic butter for another 1-2 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Serve with garlic mashed potatoes or crusty bread for a complete meal. Make-ahead tips available for easy prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: garlic butter, steak bites, quick dinner, gluten-free, zucchini