Description
This Garlic Butter Steak Bites Zucchini Low Carb Dinner is a vibrant symphony of tender beef and crisp zucchini, all coated in a fragrant garlic butter sauce. It’s a deliciously satisfying meal that fits perfectly into your low-carb lifestyle.
Ingredients
- Sirloin, New York strip, or ribeye beef (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- Fresh zucchini (sliced into half-moons or quarter-moons)
- Fresh garlic (finely minced)
- Unsalted butter
- Coarse sea salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- Onion powder (optional)
- Smoked paprika (optional)
- Olive oil or avocado oil (for searing)
Instructions
- Take the steak out of the fridge about 15-20 minutes before cooking and pat it dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Chop the zucchini into uniform, bite-sized pieces and mince the garlic.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a tablespoon of olive oil or avocado oil.
- Add half of the steak bites to the pan, making sure not to overcrowd it. Sear for 1-2 minutes per side until browned and cooked to desired doneness. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.
- Repeat with the remaining steak bites, adding more oil if needed.
- With the pan still hot, add another tablespoon of oil and toss in the chopped zucchini. Sauté for about 4-6 minutes until tender-crisp and slightly browned.
- Push the zucchini to one side of the pan and add the butter and minced garlic to the empty space. Let the butter melt and the garlic become fragrant, stirring constantly for about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Return all the cooked steak bites to the pan with the zucchini and garlic butter. Toss everything together gently to coat. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley or chives before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Don't overcrowd the pan for a good sear. Always pat the steak dry before seasoning for a better crust. Fresh garlic is key for flavor, and consider adding a squeeze of lemon juice or red pepper flakes for extra brightness.