Description
These garlic butter steak bites with a quinoa side dish are a protein-packed, flavorful, and easy-to-make meal. Juicy, tender steak bites are seared to perfection and coated in a rich garlic butter sauce. Perfect for meal prep and those following a keto or high-protein diet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water or broth (for cooking quinoa)
Instructions
- Cook the Quinoa:
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- Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- In a medium saucepan, bring the water or broth to a boil.
- Add the quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Prepare the Steak Bites:
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- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat.
- Season the steak pieces with salt and pepper.
- Sear the Steak:
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- Add the steak bites to the skillet in a single layer.
- Sear for 2-3 minutes without moving them to create a crust.
- Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until desired doneness.
- Add Garlic Butter:
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- Reduce heat to medium and add the remaining butter and minced garlic to the skillet.
- Stir for about 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant and the butter is melted, coating the steak.
- Serve:
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- Place the quinoa on plates, top with steak bites, and garnish with fresh parsley.
Enjoy your protein-packed meal!
Notes
- For a stricter keto option, replace quinoa with cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles.
- Use grass-fed butter for a richer garlic butter sauce.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Keto, High-Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg