Delish Lemon Garlic Steak Bites
Tender, seared steak bites tossed in a buttery lemon-garlic sauce with a touch of heat and fresh parsley. Fast, flavorful, and perfect for weeknights or entertaining.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lb sirloin steak well-trimmed, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 clove garlic minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tsp lemon zest from 1 lemon
- 0.25 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional, to taste
- 0.25 cup low-sodium beef broth for quick pan sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Pat steak cubes very dry with paper towels. Toss with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika until evenly coated.
- Heat a large heavy skillet over medium-high until hot. Add olive oil and swirl to coat.
- Sear steak in a single layer without crowding, about 1.5 to 2 minutes per side, until deep brown with pink centers. Work in batches if needed; transfer seared bites to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet; when foamy, stir in minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in beef broth and lemon juice, scrape up browned bits, and simmer 1 to 2 minutes to slightly reduce. Stir in crushed red pepper flakes.
- Return steak (and any juices) to the pan and toss to coat. Remove from heat, sprinkle in lemon zest and parsley, toss again, and serve immediately.
Notes
For best browning, cook in batches and avoid crowding the pan. Adjust doneness by reducing or increasing sear time. Swap sirloin for ribeye or New York strip if preferred.