Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Lemon Zucchini Noodles

Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Lemon Zucchini Noodles

Craving a quick and flavorful meal? This recipe for Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Lemon Zucchini Noodles is ready in under 30 minutes and bursts with bright lemon and savory garlic flavors. Tender steak bites are seared to perfection and tossed with a decadent garlic butter sauce, while zucchini noodles add a light and refreshing element to the dish.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
• 2 medium zucchinis, spiralized (or 1 package store-bought zucchini noodles)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 tablespoons butter, divided
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup beef broth
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

Cooking Guide:

1. Marinate the steak: In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, thyme, and a pinch of black pepper. Add the steak cubes and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 30 minutes for extra tender steak.
2. Cook the zucchini noodles: While the steak marinates, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the zucchini noodles and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until tender-crisp. Transfer the cooked noodles to a plate and set aside.
3. Sear the steak: Heat the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and let it melt. Sear the steak bites in a single layer for 2-3 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked to your desired doneness. Transfer the cooked steak to a plate.
4. Make the garlic butter sauce: Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the pan and let it melt. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, or until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
5. Deglaze the pan: Pour in the beef broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1 minute, or until slightly reduced.
6. Assemble the dish: Add the cooked steak bites back to the pan along with the cooked zucchini noodles. Toss everything together to coat in the garlic butter sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve: Garnish with chopped fresh parsley (optional) and enjoy immediately.

Tips:

• For thicker zucchini noodles, use the wider side of the spiralizer.
• If the pan gets too crowded while searing the steak, cook the steak in batches to avoid overcrowding and ensure even browning.
• If you prefer a thicker sauce, add a cornstarch slurry (mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water) to the pan after deglazing with the broth. Let it simmer for a minute or two until the sauce thickens slightly.
• You can substitute other cuts of steak for the sirloin, such as flank steak or skirt steak. However, these cuts may benefit from marinating for a longer time (up to an hour) to tenderize the meat.
• For a richer flavor, use browned butter for the garlic butter sauce. To brown butter, melt it in a pan over medium heat until it turns golden brown and releases a nutty aroma.