BHA & BHT Free Paleo Garlic Herb Steak Bites
Searing steak in a screaming-hot cast iron skillet is one of those techniques that delivers restaurant-quality results right in your own kitchen, and these garlic herb bites are proof. Every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed — sirloin, ghee, fresh herbs, avocado oil — so you're not navigating a single preservative or synthetic additive in the lineup. That matters more than people realize, because BHA and BHT sneak into a surprising number of packaged seasonings, cooking oils, and even some butters, making a dish this clean genuinely hard to find ready-made. The method is straightforward: dry the steak well, sear it hard for that deep brown crust, then finish everything in a fragrant pool of ghee with garlic, rosemary, and thyme. A squeeze of fresh lemon at the end cuts through the richness and ties the whole skillet together beautifully. These bites are bold, buttery, and herby in the best possible way — the kind of thing you'll want to make on a weeknight but wouldn't be embarrassed to serve at a dinner party.
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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
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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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