Description
Quick and tasty garlic butter steak bites, perfect for busy weeknights.
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 pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add steak bites to the skillet in a single layer and sear for 1-2 minutes per side until browned. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Add butter to the skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add zucchini to the skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until tender-crisp.
- Return steak bites to the skillet and toss to coat with garlic butter.
- Cook for another 1-2 minutes until steak is heated through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
Ensure the skillet is hot before adding steak for a good sear. You can substitute zucchini with asparagus or broccoli.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: steak, garlic, butter, quick meal, weeknight dinner