Description
Flavorful bites of tender steak cooked to perfection in a rich garlic butter sauce, ideal for quick family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb steak (sirloin, ribeye, or New York strip), cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 medium zucchini, cut into half-moons
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the steak bites dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Add the steak bites in a single layer and sear for 1-2 minutes on each side until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Add butter to the same skillet, then add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the zucchini to the skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until tender-crisp.
- Return the steak bites to the skillet, coating everything in the garlic butter, and cook for another 1-2 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or a green salad for a complete meal. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: easy steak recipe, garlic butter steak, quick dinner ideas