Description
Quick and savory Garlic Butter Steak Bites are perfect for busy schedules, featuring tender steak, fresh zucchini, and rich garlic butter.
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
- Prepare the steak: Pat the steak bites dry with paper towels, then season with salt and black pepper.
- Sear the steak: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil, and sear the steak bites for 1-2 minutes on each side.
- Remove the steak: Once browned, remove them from the skillet and set aside.
- Prepare the garlic butter: In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat, add minced garlic, and cook for about 30 seconds.
- Cook the zucchini: Add zucchini to the skillet and cook for about 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Combine everything: Return steak bites to the skillet and mix gently to coat with garlic butter.
- Final touch: Cook together for another 1-2 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle fresh parsley over the top and serve immediately.
Notes
This dish can also be served with a side salad, over rice or quinoa, or as an appetizer with toothpicks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: steak bites, garlic butter, quick dinner, family meal, easy recipe