Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Zucchini

Juicy garlic butter steak bites paired with tender sautéed zucchini make this a perfect keto lunch or dinner — rich, flavorful, and under 6g net carbs per serving.

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine American

Keyword keto, low-carb, steak

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings servings

Calories 520kcal

Cost $14

Equipment

Cast Iron Skillet
Tongs

Ingredients

Steak Bites

1 lb sirloin steak cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tbsp olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Garlic Butter Sauce

3 tbsp unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic minced
1 tsp fresh parsley chopped

Zucchini

2 medium zucchini sliced into half-moons
1 tbsp olive oil for cooking zucchini

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
Season steak cubes with salt and pepper, then sear in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until browned. Remove from skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Return steak bites to the skillet and toss in the garlic butter until coated. Sprinkle with parsley and remove from heat.
In a separate pan, heat olive oil and sauté zucchini slices for 3–4 minutes until tender but crisp. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
Serve steak bites over sautéed zucchini or alongside for a balanced keto meal.

Notes

For extra flavor, deglaze the skillet with a splash of beef broth before adding butter. Each serving has approximately 4g net carbs.

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