Barley Free Paleo Garlic Herb Steak Bites
Sizzling steak bites tossed in garlicky herb ghee are the kind of weeknight dinner that feels way more impressive than the effort involved. A screaming-hot cast iron skillet is the secret here — it builds that deep, caramelized crust on each cube of sirloin before a quick finish in melted ghee with rosemary, thyme, and golden garlic. The bright hit of fresh lemon juice at the end cuts through the richness and ties everything together beautifully. Every single ingredient in this dish is naturally free of barley and grain-based additives, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved. Avocado oil and ghee do all the heavy lifting in the fat department, keeping things clean and paleo-friendly without sacrificing any of that buttery, savory depth. Serve straight from the skillet with a few lemon wedges and maybe a simple green salad, and dinner is genuinely done.
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4 servings
- 1 ½ lb sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 3 tbsp ghee
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
For serving
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the steak cubes thoroughly dry with paper towels, then season all over with the salt and black pepper.
- 2
Heat the avocado oil in a 12-inch cast iron skillet over high heat until the oil just begins to smoke. Add the steak cubes in a single layer, working in two batches if needed to avoid crowding, and sear undisturbed for 2 minutes until a deep brown crust forms on the underside. Flip and sear for 1–2 minutes more, until the steak reaches 145°F (63°C) on an instant-read thermometer for medium. Transfer to a plate and tent loosely with foil.
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