Description
A quick and flavorful dinner featuring tender steak bites seared with garlic and butter, served with zucchini for added texture.
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
- Prep Your Steak: Pat the steak bites dry with paper towels, then season them generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat the Skillet: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
- Sear the Steak: Add the steak bites to the skillet in a single layer. Sear each side for 1-2 minutes.
- Create the Garlic Butter: In the same skillet, add the butter and minced garlic once it melts.
- Add Zucchini: Stir in the zucchini and let it cook for 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Combine It All: Return the steak bites to the skillet and toss together.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle fresh parsley over the top and serve immediately.
Notes
Feel free to substitute steak with chicken or tofu for a vegetarian option and use other vegetables like bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: steak, garlic butter, quick dinner, easy recipe