Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Cauliflower
You can’t go wrong with rich, buttery steak for dinner – especially when it’s so flavorful and simple to prepare. This recipe for Garlic Butter Steak Bites is served with a side of cauliflower to keep the recipe lower in calories and carbohydrates.
Servings: 4
Calories: 617kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds steak * cut into strips or bites
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 4 tablespoons butter * divided
- 1 head cauliflower * cut into florets
- 6 cloves garlic * minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
Instructions
- Season the pieces of steak with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper.
- In a large, deep skillet or cast iron pan, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium-high heat.
- Add the steak and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through. Remove to a plate.
- Add 1 tablespoon of the butter and the cauliflower florets to the hot pan. Season with the remaining salt and pepper.
- Cook, stirring often, until just fork-tender, about 7-10 minutes depending on the size of the florets. Remove to a plate.
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the hot pan.
- Stir in the minced garlic and thyme.
- Cook for one minute, then stir back in the steak and cauliflower.
- Garnish with extra fresh thyme, if desired.
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Notes
Tips and Techniques
- To save time you can purchase pre-cut beef strips or pieces, like those used in stir-fry recipes. Stew meat is not recommended as it tends to be from tougher cuts that need to cook low and slow.
- Using fresh thyme is highly recommended for the best flavor. If you need to use dried, use half the amount called for in the recipe.
- Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Use within 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 617kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 168mg | Sodium: 745mg | Potassium: 1066mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 467IU | Vitamin C: 73mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 5mg