Keto Lemon Garlic Butter Steak Bites (Printer-friendly)

Juicy seasoned steak cubes seared to perfection, then coated in bright lemon garlic butter with fresh parsley. Served alongside crispy roasted Brussels sprouts for a complete keto-friendly meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Steak Bites

01 - 1.5 lbs sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 1 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
04 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Lemon Garlic Butter

06 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
07 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
08 - Zest of 1 lemon
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

→ Roasted Brussels Sprouts

11 - 1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
12 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
13 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
14 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

# Directions:

01 - Heat oven to 425°F.
02 - Toss Brussels sprouts with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Spread on baking sheet cut side down. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until golden and edges are crispy.
03 - While sprouts roast, season steak cubes with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika.
04 - Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in large skillet over high heat. Add steak cubes in single layer, working in batches as needed. Sear 2 to 3 minutes per side until browned and cooked to desired doneness. Transfer to plate and tent with foil.
05 - Reduce heat to medium. Melt 4 tablespoons butter in same skillet. Add minced garlic and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in lemon zest and lemon juice; cook 1 minute.
06 - Return steak bites to skillet and toss to coat in lemon garlic butter. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
07 - Serve steak bites with roasted Brussels sprouts on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get restaurant-quality seared steak without needing fancy techniques or a ton of time.
  • The lemon garlic butter sauce is so vibrant it makes you forget you're eating low-carb.
  • Those roasted Brussels sprouts develop this incredible crispy-edged sweetness that even skeptics will ask for seconds.
02 -
  • Don't let that Brussels sprouts pan sit idle; flip them halfway through so the other side gets golden and crispy, not just the bottom.
  • If your steak bites aren't browning properly, your pan probably isn't hot enough, so give it an extra minute to preheat before adding the meat.
03 -
  • High heat is non-negotiable for searing; if your steak steams instead of browns, your pan wasn't hot enough and that's the only thing worth fixing.
  • Save a tablespoon of the pan drippings before making the butter sauce and stir it back in at the end for richer, meaty flavor that feels intentional.
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