Description
Quick and flavorful garlic butter steak bites with zucchini, perfect for a low-carb weeknight dinner. This recipe is ready in just 15 minutes, making it ideal for busy home cooks.
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 them with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add steak bites to the hot skillet in a single layer. Sear for 1-2 minutes per side until browned. Remove steak from skillet and set aside.
- Add butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the zucchini to the skillet. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp.
- Return the steak bites to the skillet. 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. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute other vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli florets.
- Adjust garlic quantity to your preference.
- Ensure your skillet is hot before adding the steak for a good sear.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/2 of recipe
- Calories: Approx. 350-450 (will vary based on steak cut and fat content)
- Sugar: Approx. 3g
- Sodium: Approx. 300mg (will vary based on added salt)
- Fat: Approx. 25-35g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 10-15g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 15-20g
- Trans Fat: Approx. 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 7g
- Fiber: Approx. 2g
- Protein: Approx. 30g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 90mg