Keto Lemon Garlic Butter Steak (Printable)

Tender steak bites in lemon garlic butter with crispy roasted Brussels sprouts

# What You'll Need:

→ Steak Bites

01 - 1.5 lbs sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 1 tsp salt
03 - 0.5 tsp black pepper
04 - 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
05 - 2 tbsp olive oil

→ Lemon Garlic Butter

06 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter
07 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
08 - Zest of 1 lemon
09 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
10 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

→ Roasted Brussels Sprouts

11 - 1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
12 - 2 tbsp olive oil
13 - 0.5 tsp salt
14 - 0.25 tsp black pepper

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss Brussels sprouts with 2 tbsp olive oil, 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp black pepper. Spread on baking sheet cut-side down.
02 - Roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until golden and crisp on edges.
03 - While sprouts roast, season 1.5 lbs steak cubes with 1 tsp salt, 0.5 tsp black pepper, and 0.5 tsp smoked paprika.
04 - Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in large skillet over high heat. Add steak cubes in single layer, searing 2-3 minutes per side until browned. Work in batches if necessary. Transfer to plate and tent with foil.
05 - Reduce heat to medium. Melt 4 tbsp butter in same skillet. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in lemon zest and 2 tbsp lemon juice, cooking 1 minute.
06 - Return steak bites to skillet, tossing to coat in lemon garlic butter. Sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.
07 - Arrange steak bites on serving plates alongside roasted Brussels sprouts.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The butter sauce tastes like you spent hours perfecting it, but honestly, it comes together in under a minute.
  • Steak and Brussels sprouts sound fancy enough for guests, but the whole thing fits into an easy weeknight rhythm.
  • That caramelized, crispy edge on the Brussels sprouts is the kind of detail that makes people ask for your secrets.
02 -
  • Don't skip letting the steak develop that brown crust—that's where all the flavor lives, and rushing it makes everything taste flat and steamed instead of seared.
  • The lemon juice is crucial for balance; without it, the butter can feel one-dimensional, but that brightness makes you want to keep eating.
03 -
  • Pat your steak cubes completely dry before seasoning—moisture is the enemy of browning, and a dry surface means a better crust.
  • If you love heat, a tiny pinch of crushed red pepper stirred into the warm butter sauce adds complexity without overwhelming the brightness of the lemon.
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