Description
A quick, one-pan keto dinner featuring seared sirloin steak bites and blistered green beans in a rich garlic butter sauce. Ready in under 20 minutes, this high-protein, low-carb meal is perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or ghee
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- 1 lb fresh green beans, ends trimmed
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- Feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the steak cubes dry with paper towels to ensure a good sear. Toss with avocado oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Let sit while preheating the pan.
- Heat a large skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat. Add green beans in a single layer (cook in batches if necessary). Let sit undisturbed for 2-3 minutes until blistered and browned. Toss and cook for another 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp. Remove beans to a plate, leaving the flavorful oil in the pan.
- Increase heat to high. Add steak cubes to the hot pan in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd. Cook for 2 minutes without moving to develop a crust. Flip and cook for another 2 minutes for medium-rare. Remove steak to the plate with the green beans.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Add butter to the pan with the steak drippings. Once melted, add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Stir constantly for 30-60 seconds until fragrant but not brown.
- Return the steak and green beans to the pan. Pour the garlic butter sauce over everything and toss gently to coat. Squeeze lemon juice over the top. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve immediately.
Notes
Ensure steak cubes are completely dry before searing to prevent steaming. Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking steak to maintain high heat for a proper sear. Add garlic at the end to prevent burning. For leftovers, reheat gently in a skillet with a splash of water or broth to maintain moisture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/4 of
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 35
Keywords: keto, low carb, garlic butter steak, weeknight dinner, one pan meal, quick dinner, sirloin steak, green beans, high protein