Keto Lemon Garlic Steak Bites (Printable Version)

Tender steak cubes in lemon garlic butter with crisp roasted Brussels sprouts.

# 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 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss Brussels sprouts with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Spread on a baking sheet with cut side down and roast for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until golden and crisp at edges.
02 - While Brussels sprouts roast, season sirloin cubes with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, coating evenly.
03 - Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Working in batches if needed, add steak cubes in a single layer and sear for 2 to 3 minutes per side until browned and cooked to desired doneness. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil.
04 - Reduce heat to medium in the same skillet. Melt 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, add 4 minced garlic cloves, and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in lemon zest and 2 tablespoons lemon juice, cooking for 1 minute.
05 - Return seared steak bites to the skillet and toss to coat thoroughly in lemon garlic butter sauce. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley.
06 - Arrange steak bites on serving plates with roasted Brussels sprouts alongside.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Dinner hits the table in under 45 minutes without tasting rushed or simple.
  • The steak stays tender and buttery while Brussels sprouts get crispy edges that taste almost like candy.
  • It's naturally low-carb but feels too good to be that kind of food.
02 -
  • Don't move the steak around constantly in the pan—let it sit and develop that dark, flavorful crust before you flip it.
  • If your lemon juice is added too early or heated too long, it can turn bitter; add it right at the end and taste as you go.
03 -
  • Pat your steak completely dry before seasoning—moisture is the enemy of a good crust, so spend an extra 10 seconds on this.
  • Let your skillet get genuinely hot before adding oil; if the oil shimmers and moves easily, you're ready to sear.
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