Seed Oil Free Paleo Garlic Herb Steak Bites
Tender, golden-crusted sirloin bites tossed in a fragrant garlic, rosemary, and thyme ghee — this is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels far more impressive than the effort it takes. The secret to that deep, steakhouse-worthy sear is a screaming-hot cast iron skillet and patting the meat completely dry before it ever hits the pan. Both the avocado oil used for searing and the ghee used for the finishing sauce are naturally free from industrially processed seed oils, so every drop of fat in this dish is intentional and clean. Ghee brings a rich, nutty depth to the pan sauce that butter can't quite match, and it handles the heat beautifully without burning off before the garlic gets its moment. A quick hit of fresh lemon juice at the end cuts through the richness and makes all those herbs pop. Serve straight from the skillet with lemon wedges on the side and watch them disappear.
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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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