Mustard Free Paleo Garlic Herb Steak Bites
Juicy, garlicky, and seared to perfection, these steak bites are the kind of dish that disappears from the plate before you even sit down. A screaming-hot cast iron skillet builds a deep, caramelized crust on every cube of sirloin, while a quick ghee bath with fresh rosemary, thyme, and garlic finishes them off with serious flavor. Because the whole recipe leans on whole, clean ingredients — good meat, fresh herbs, avocado oil, and ghee — there's nothing hidden in the pan that could cause a problem for anyone avoiding mustard or mustard-derived ingredients. So many steak sauces and marinades sneak in mustard as an emulsifier or flavor booster, but this one skips all of that without sacrificing a single bit of depth. A bright hit of fresh lemon juice at the end cuts through the richness and ties everything together beautifully. Serve them straight from the skillet with extra lemon wedges and watch them vanish.
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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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