Description

A quick, 10-minute keto-friendly dinner featuring tender sirloin steak bites seared in a hot pan and tossed in a rich, garlicky herb butter sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

Scale

1.5 lbs Beef Sirloin or Ribeye, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons Coconut Oil or Avocado Oil
Sea Salt and Black Pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
4–5 cloves Garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary
1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley, chopped (optional)
1 teaspoon Lemon Juice (optional)

Instructions

Pat the steak cubes completely dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
Place a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add the avocado oil. Heat until the oil is shimmering and just starting to smoke.
Add the steak cubes to the pan in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Cook in batches if necessary.
Let the steak sit undisturbed for 1-2 minutes to form a brown crust, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until browned outside but pink inside. Remove steak to a plate and set aside.
Reduce heat to medium-low. In the same pan, add the butter and let it melt and foam.
Add the minced garlic, dried rosemary, dried thyme, and red pepper flakes. Stir constantly for 30-60 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Return the steak and any accumulated juices to the pan. Toss to coat every piece in the garlic herb butter.
Let it sizzle for 30 seconds to absorb the flavor. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve immediately, optionally garnished with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure a good sear rather than steaming. Pat the steak dry thoroughly before cooking. Use high smoke point oil for searing, then add butter for flavor. Watch the garlic closely to prevent burning. For dairy-free, replace butter with ghee or coconut oil. For air fryer method, toss steak in oil and air fry at 400°F for 6-8 minutes, then drizzle with melted herb butter.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
Calories: 380
Fat: 26
Saturated Fat: 10
Carbohydrates: 1
Protein: 35

Keywords: keto, low carb, steak bites, garlic butter, quick dinner, weeknight meal, high protein, gluten-free