🍽️ Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Broccoli
A quick and flavorful one-pan meal packed with protein and veggies. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, this dish combines tender, juicy steak bites with vibrant, garlicky broccoli in a luscious butter sauce.
📝 Description
Juicy steak cubes seared to perfection and tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce, paired with crisp-tender broccoli. This dish is quick to make—ready in under 20 minutes—and brings a restaurant-quality meal to your home table without the fuss. Ideal for keto, low-carb, and high-protein diets.
🍳 Ingredients
- 400g sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1½ cups broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (optional for umami flavor)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
👨🍳 Instructions
- Prep the steak: Pat the steak cubes dry with a paper towel. Season with salt and pepper.
- Blanch the broccoli (optional): For more vibrant and tender broccoli, blanch in boiling water for 1–2 minutes, then transfer to ice water. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the steak:
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add steak cubes in a single layer (avoid crowding). Sear for 2–3 minutes per side until browned and cooked to your liking.
- Remove steak from skillet and set aside.
- Sauté broccoli:
- In the same skillet, add a little more oil if needed. Sauté broccoli for 2–3 minutes until just tender and slightly charred.
- Make garlic butter sauce:
- Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add soy sauce (if using) and stir.
- Combine: Return steak to skillet. Toss with broccoli and garlic butter until everything is well coated and heated through.
- Serve immediately.
🍴 Servings
- Serves: 2 hearty portions
- Serving Size: Approx. 200g steak and ¾ cup broccoli each
📊 Nutritional Info (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~420 kcal
- Protein: ~38g
- Fat: ~28g
- Carbohydrates: ~6g
- Fiber: ~2g
- Net Carbs: ~4g
- Sugar: ~2g
- Sodium: ~400mg (varies with soy sauce use)
💡 Tips & Notes
- Steak Choice: Ribeye offers more fat and flavor; sirloin is leaner.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan: Sear in batches for best browning.
- Garlic tip: Use fresh garlic for the most flavor. Avoid burning by keeping the heat medium-low when adding it.
- Add spice: Crushed red pepper or a dash of chili oil can elevate the flavor.
- Extra veggies: Add mushrooms or bell peppers for variation.
🌿 Health Benefits
- High-Protein: Supports muscle repair and satiety.
- Low-Carb: Great for keto and low-carb lifestyles.
- Iron-Rich: Steak provides heme iron for energy and red blood cell health.
- Antioxidants: Broccoli is rich in vitamin C, fiber, and sulforaphane, which supports detoxification.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I use frozen broccoli?
A: Yes, but thaw and dry well to avoid sogginess.
Q: What’s the best way to reheat leftovers?
A: Reheat in a skillet over medium heat to keep the steak juicy. Avoid microwaving too long as it can overcook the steak.
Q: Can I make this dairy-free?
A: Yes, substitute butter with olive oil or a plant-based butter alternative.
Q: Is this dish good for meal prep?
A: Absolutely. Store in airtight containers for up to 3 days. The flavor deepens over time!