Keto Lemon Garlic Steak Bites (Print Version)

Tender steak bites with lemon garlic butter and roasted Brussels sprouts for a flavorful, low-carb dish.

# What You Need:

→ Steak Bites

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

→ Lemon Garlic Butter

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

→ Roasted Brussels Sprouts

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

# How To Make It:

01 - Set oven to 425°F and allow to reach full temperature.
02 - Toss trimmed and halved Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange on baking sheet with cut side down and roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until edges are golden and crispy.
03 - While Brussels sprouts roast, season steak cubes evenly with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
04 - Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in large skillet over high heat. Working in batches if needed, sear steak cubes in single layer for 2-3 minutes per side until browned and cooked to desired doneness. Transfer to plate and tent loosely with foil.
05 - Reduce heat to medium in same skillet. Melt butter, add minced garlic and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in lemon zest and juice, cooking 1 minute until combined.
06 - Return seared steak cubes to skillet and toss to coat thoroughly in lemon garlic butter sauce. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
07 - Divide coated steak bites among serving plates and arrange roasted Brussels sprouts alongside.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes decadent but takes barely 40 minutes from start to table.
  • The butter sauce is so good you'll find yourself scraping every drop off the plate.
  • Brussels sprouts become the unexpected star, crispy and caramelized rather than sullen and steamed.
  • You can make it in one pan with minimal cleanup, which matters more than any food blog admits.
02 -
  • Don't skip the searing step or try to cook the steak low and slow, you need high heat and a quiet pan to get that golden crust that makes steak taste like steak.
  • The Brussels sprouts will look underdone at 20 minutes, flip them and give them the full 25, the browning happens in the last few minutes and that's where the flavor lives.
03 -
  • Pat your steak cubes dry with paper towels before seasoning, any surface moisture will steam instead of sear and you'll miss the crust.
  • If you have crushed red pepper at home, a small pinch in the butter sauce adds a subtle heat that makes people ask what the secret ingredient is.
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