Pan-Seared Steak Bites with Garlic Asparagus

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-10 · Updated 2026-04-10

Tender steak cubes seared to a perfect crust and tossed with caramelized garlic asparagus for a simple, satisfying keto dinner. This American-inspired keto recipe (low-carb), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs ribeye steak, unsalted butter, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 580 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

• 8 ounces ribeye steak
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 12 ounces, trimmed asparagus
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat steak cubes dry with paper towels, then season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering; add steak in a single layer and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until browned, then transfer to a plate.
3. Step 3: Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to skillet, then stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
4. Step 4: Add trimmed asparagus to skillet, season with remaining salt and pepper, and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender and slightly charred.
5. Step 5: Return steak to skillet with asparagus, add butter and lemon juice, and toss for 1 minute until butter melts and coats everything.