Description
Quick and delicious garlic butter steak bites cooked in under 15 minutes, perfect for a cozy dinner or a dinner party.
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 and season with salt and black pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the seasoned steak bites to the hot skillet in a single layer and sear each side for about 1-2 minutes until browned. Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the butter to the same skillet and allow it to melt over medium heat, then add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Toss the zucchini into the skillet, cooking for 3-5 minutes while stirring until tender-crisp.
- Return the steak bites to the skillet and toss everything together to coat with the garlic butter.
- Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the steak is heated through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
For best results, use an instant-read thermometer to check for doneness. Cook to 130°F for medium-rare or 145°F for medium.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: steak bites, garlic butter, quick dinner, easy recipe, weeknight meal
