Description
A fast, budget-friendly, and kid-approved weeknight dinner featuring seared steak bites and roasted mushrooms in a garlic butter sauce. Naturally Paleo, gluten-free, and ready in about 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds sirloin steak or chuck steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil or avocado oil
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 8 ounces cremini or baby bella mushrooms
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Optional: splash of balsamic vinegar or pinch of red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Pat the steak cubes dry with a paper towel and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Wipe mushrooms clean with a damp paper towel (do not wash).
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add coconut oil or avocado oil.
- Sear steak bites in a single layer for 2-3 minutes per side until browned but slightly pink inside. Remove steak and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss mushrooms on a baking sheet with 1 tablespoon of butter, dried thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Roast mushrooms for 10-12 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown and tender.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium-low. Add remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the pan.
- Once butter melts, add minced garlic and cook for 30-60 seconds until fragrant (do not burn).
- Return steak bites to the pan and toss in garlic butter for 30 seconds.
- Add roasted mushrooms to the skillet and toss everything together to coat.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Do not crowd the pan when searing steak to ensure a good crust. Pat meat dry before cooking. Wipe mushrooms instead of washing to prevent sogginess. Add garlic at the end to prevent burning. For dairy-free, swap butter for ghee or olive oil.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/4 of
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 420
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 35
Keywords: Paleo, Gluten-Free, Keto, Steak Bites, Garlic Butter, Mushrooms, Quick Dinner, Family Meal, Low Carb