High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Paleo Garlic Herb Steak Bites
These sizzling steak bites are everything you want from a quick, satisfying protein-forward meal — deeply seared sirloin cubes tossed in a fragrant garlic, rosemary, and thyme ghee that smells absolutely incredible coming out of a cast iron skillet. The ingredient list is refreshingly short and completely whole-food, which means no sneaky sweeteners or processed additives to worry about. Conventional marinades and sauces are some of the worst offenders for hidden corn-derived sweeteners, so building flavor from scratch with fresh herbs, garlic, and a squeeze of lemon is both smarter and honestly more delicious. The trick to that gorgeous crust is patting the steak completely dry before it ever hits the pan — don't skip that step. Ghee brings a rich, nutty depth to the pan sauce that butter can't quite match, and it coats every bite beautifully. A final hit of fresh lemon juice cuts through the richness and ties everything together in a way that feels restaurant-worthy without the effort.
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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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