Looking for quick, high-protein keto dinner ideas that fit a busy weeknight? These 5-Ingredient Garlic Butter Steak Bites come together in just 15 minutes, deliver restaurant-quality flavor in a single skillet, and contain less than 1g net carb per serving .
Searing the sirloin in a smoking-hot skillet locks in the natural juices, while a rich basting of melted butter, fresh minced garlic, and rosemary creates a savory glaze that keeps you full and in fat-burning ketosis .
Pair these juicy steak bites with roasted asparagus, steamed broccoli, or cauliflower mash for a complete, slimming dinner under 400 calories .
5-Ingredient Garlic Butter Steak Bites
Tender, juicy sirloin steak bites seared in butter, fresh garlic, and herbs. A fast 15-minute slimming keto dinner with under 1g net carb.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs sirloin steak (cut into 1-inch bite-sized cubes)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 4 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary (or fresh thyme, chopped)
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Pat the steak cubes dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and black pepper.
- Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large cast-iron skillet over high heat until smoking hot.
- Add the steak bites in a single layer without crowding the pan. Sear undisturbed for 2–3 minutes until a golden crust forms, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, minced garlic, and rosemary. Baste the melted garlic butter over the steak for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat immediately and serve warm alongside roasted asparagus, broccoli, or cauliflower mash.