Description
Quick and savory Garlic Butter Steak Bites cooked with zucchini, perfect for busy weeknights or casual entertaining.
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 cubes dry with paper towels. Season evenly with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the steak bites in a single layer. Sear 1–2 minutes per side until a brown crust forms. Remove the steak to a plate and set aside.
- Reduce heat slightly. Add the butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the zucchini to the skillet. Cook 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp and lightly browned.
- Return the steak bites to the skillet. Toss everything together to coat in the garlic butter.
- Cook another 1–2 minutes so the steak warms through and the flavors meld.
- Remove from heat. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
Choose a cut with some marbling for best flavor. Substitute zucchini with bell pepper, mushrooms, or asparagus for variety.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: steak, garlic butter, zucchini, quick dinner, weeknight meal, low-carb