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Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Zucchini – Easy Low Carb Dinner Recipe

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Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Zucchini is a quick and easy low-carb dinner featuring tender seared steak cubes sautéed with fresh zucchini in a fragrant garlic butter sauce. This recipe offers rich, savory flavors with minimal ingredients and is perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal that comes together in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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Steak

  • 1 pound sirloin, New York strip, or ribeye beef, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • Coarse sea salt, to taste
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 1–2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil (for searing)
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2–3 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced

Vegetables

  • 2 medium fresh zucchinis, sliced into half-moons or quarter-moons

Optional Seasonings

  • Onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon (optional)
  • Smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon (optional)

For Garnish

  • Fresh chopped parsley or chives, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Steak: Take the steak out of the fridge about 15-20 minutes before cooking to bring it to room temperature, then pat dry thoroughly with paper towels. Season generously with coarse sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper (and optional onion powder or smoked paprika if using) to enhance flavor.
  2. Prep the Vegetables and Garlic: Chop the zucchinis into uniform bite-sized half-moons or quarter-moons to ensure even cooking. Finely mince the fresh garlic cloves, which will add a fragrant punch to the dish.
  3. Heat the Pan: Warm a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add one tablespoon of olive oil or avocado oil to the hot pan, ready for searing the steak bites.
  4. Sear the Steak Bites (Batch 1): Add half of the steak cubes to the pan, making sure not to overcrowd the surface. Sear each side for 1-2 minutes until the pieces are nicely browned and cooked to your preferred doneness. Remove and transfer to a plate, tenting with foil to retain heat.
  5. Sear Remaining Steak Bites (Batch 2): Repeat searing with the remaining steak bites, adding more oil to the skillet if necessary. This ensures even caramelization without steaming.
  6. Sauté the Zucchini: With the skillet still hot, add another tablespoon of oil and toss in the chopped zucchini. Sauté for approximately 4-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is tender-crisp with slight browning for enhanced flavor.
  7. Add Garlic Butter: Push the cooked zucchini to one side of the pan. In the empty space, add the unsalted butter and minced garlic. Allow the butter to melt and the garlic to become fragrant, stirring constantly for about 30 seconds to 1 minute to avoid burning.
  8. Combine Steak with Zucchini and Garlic Butter: Return all the cooked steak bites to the skillet with the garlic butter and zucchini. Gently toss to coat everything evenly and warm through. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
  9. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley or chives over the dish before serving to add a fresh herbal finish and a pop of color.

Notes

  • Bringing the steak to room temperature before cooking ensures more even searing and better flavor.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan when searing the steak to allow proper browning instead of steaming.
  • Use avocado oil or olive oil for searing as they have a higher smoke point suitable for high heat.
  • You can substitute zucchinis with yellow squash or other low-carb vegetables.
  • Adjust garlic amount according to preference; adding it late prevents bitterness.
  • For a richer taste, use grass-fed butter.

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