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Steak Bites

Happy dance worthy steak bites! These are tossed in a simple marinade that packs in big, bold flavor and then they get a quick sear on a hot skillet. The garlic butter dipping sauce really takes things over the top to make an easy weeknight meal feel fancy.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword beef, low carb, steak
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 3 hours
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 470kcal

Ingredients

Steak Bites

  • 1 pound New York Strip
  • ¼ cup hot water
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon rosemary

Garlic Butter

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon minced parsley

Instructions

  • Dice the steak into bite-sized pieces and place into a zip top bag.
  • Whisk together the hot water and salt until the salt is nearly dissolved. Add the remaining ingredients and whisk well.
  • Pour the marinade over the steak. Seal the bag and marinate for 30 minutes to 8 hours.
  • When ready to cook, heat a cast iron skillet over high heat with a tablespoon of oil.
  • Drain the marinade from the steak and pat the steak bites dry.
  • Add to the hot skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked to your liking. 
  • To make the garlic butter, melt the butter in a small bowl and whisk in the minced garlic, garlic salt, and parsley.
  • Serve garlic butter with the steak for dipping.

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Notes

If you'll be marinating for longer than 2 hours, consider reducing the salt to 1-2 teaspoons. The longer the steak sits in the marinade, the saltier it will taste.
This marinade will work well with up to 2 pounds of steak. If you're marinating more steak, increase the recipe. 

Nutrition

Calories: 470kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 2018mg | Potassium: 370mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 391IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg | Net Carbs: 1g