Gluten Free Paleo Garlic Herb Steak Bites
Seared in a screaming-hot cast iron skillet, these garlic herb steak bites develop an irresistible deep brown crust before getting tossed in a fragrant ghee sauce loaded with fresh rosemary, thyme, and golden garlic. The whole thing comes together in one pan with nothing but whole, clean ingredients — sirloin, avocado oil, ghee, fresh herbs, and a bright squeeze of lemon at the end. Because every component is naturally free of gluten, there's no need to swap anything out or scrutinize labels; the recipe just works as written. Patting the steak completely dry before it hits the pan is the move that makes the crust happen, so don't skip that step. The lemon juice added off the heat cuts through the richness of the ghee and ties all those savory flavors together beautifully. Serve straight from the skillet with extra lemon wedges and watch them disappear fast.
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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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