Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Zucchini
Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Zucchini is a quick and flavorful one-pan meal made with tender steak and sautéed zucchini in a rich garlic butter sauce. It’s low-carb, beginner-friendly, and ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs sirloin steak cut into bite-sized cubes
- 2 medium zucchinis sliced into half moons
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil divided
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Pat steak dry and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Sear steak bites in batches, 1–2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Add 1 tbsp olive oil to the skillet. Sauté zucchini slices for 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Stir until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Return steak and zucchini to the skillet. Toss in the garlic butter sauce until well coated.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Use ribeye or strip steak for extra tenderness.
Don’t overcrowd the pan—sear in batches for best browning.
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes if you like heat.
Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top to brighten flavors.