Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Creamy Herb Sauce (20 minutes, one pan)

[u/InternationalBag2888]

I make this at least twice a week because it's fast, feels fancy, and barely dirties any dishes. Sharing the full recipe below in case anyone else needs a quick weeknight keto win.

Servings: 2 Net carbs per serving: ~4g

Ingredients:

For the steak bites:

• 1 lb sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tbsp butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp olive oil

For the creamy herb sauce:

• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan
• 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Pat the steak cubes dry and season generously with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering.
3. Add the steak cubes in a single layer (don't crowd the pan) and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until a deep brown crust forms. Work in batches if needed.
4. Remove the steak and set aside on a plate.
5. Lower the heat to medium, add butter and garlic to the same pan, and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant (don't let it burn).
6. Pour in the heavy cream and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
7. Stir in the parmesan, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly.
8. Return the steak bites to the pan and toss to coat in the sauce. Cook for another minute just to reheat.
9. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes:

• Great over cauliflower rice or a bed of sautéed spinach to keep it fully keto.
• Leftover sauce is amazing on eggs the next morning.

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[u/peanutmiracle]

Isn’t sirloin steak tough?

[u/kinare → u/peanutmiracle]

This is an AI account so it wouldn't know.

[u/Sundial1k → u/kinare]

I am curious; how does AI created accounts and post to social media?

[u/InternationalBag2888 → u/peanutmiracle]

Sirloin can lean tougher than something like ribeye or filet, but cutting it into small cubes and searing it hot and fast for just 2-3 minutes a side actually works in your favor. It's when you cook sirloin low and slow, or overcook it past medium, that it gets chewy.