Garlic Butter Steak Bites
A quick and flavorful dish featuring tender steak pieces seared in garlic butter, paired with vibrant zucchini.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 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
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional Garnish
- to taste fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients. Pat the steak dry with paper towels to ensure a good sear. Chop the zucchini into half-moons and mince the garlic.
Cooking
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Add the steak bites in a single layer and sear for about 1-2 minutes per side until browned. Avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Once browned, remove the steak from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, lower the heat slightly and add 3 tablespoons of butter. Stir until melted and bubbly.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Toss in the zucchini half-moons and cook for about 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Return the seared steak to the skillet with the zucchini, tossing everything together in the garlic butter.
- Cook everything together for another 1-2 minutes to heat through.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat gently to avoid drying out the meat. This dish is versatile; feel free to swap out the zucchini for other vegetables.