Garlic Butter Pan-Seared Steak Bites

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-02 · Updated 2026-05-02

Tender steak cubes seared in olive oil and tossed in a fragrant garlic butter sauce for a quick keto-friendly dinner. This American-inspired keto recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs ribeye steak, olive oil, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 12 oz ribeye steak
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Cut 12 oz ribeye steak into 1.5-inch cubes and season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add the steak cubes in a single layer and sear for 3-4 minutes without stirring to develop a brown crust.
3. Step 3: Flip the steak cubes and cook for another 3 minutes until medium rare to medium, then remove the steak from the skillet and set aside.
4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium, add 3 tbsp unsalted butter and 4 minced garlic cloves to the same skillet, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
5. Step 5: Return the steak bites to the skillet and toss in the garlic butter sauce for 1 minute to coat evenly.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat, sprinkle with 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, and serve immediately.