Description
Quick and flavorful Garlic Butter Steak Bites are perfect for busy weeknights, featuring tender steak and zucchini in a savory garlic butter sauce.
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 dry using paper towels.
- Season the steak cubes with salt and pepper on all sides.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the steak bites in a single layer and sear for 1-2 minutes on each side.
- Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the butter to the skillet, then the minced garlic, cooking for about 30 seconds.
- Stir in the zucchini and cook for 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Return the steak bites to the skillet and toss until coated with garlic butter.
- Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, heating the steak through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For a spicy kick, consider adding paprika or cayenne. Customize the vegetables to your preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: steak bites, garlic butter, quick dinner, weeknight meal, easy recipe