Description
A quick, budget-friendly 1-person meal featuring seared sirloin steak bites and herb-roasted mushrooms in a rich garlic butter sauce. This paleo-friendly dish is ready in 20 minutes and uses affordable ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12–14 oz sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 8 oz white button mushrooms
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the steak bites dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss mushrooms with olive oil, garlic powder, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast mushrooms in the oven for 15 minutes.
- While mushrooms roast, heat coconut oil or olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add steak bites to the hot skillet in a single layer (cook in batches if necessary). Sear undisturbed for 1-2 minutes until browned, then toss and cook for another 2-3 minutes until desired doneness.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Swirl for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
- Toss steak bites in the garlic butter to coat evenly.
- Remove mushrooms from the oven and add them to the skillet with the steak bites.
- Toss everything together for 30 seconds to combine flavors. Serve immediately.
Notes
Do not overcrowd the skillet when searing the steak to ensure a good crust. Pat mushrooms dry before roasting to prevent steaming. Steak bites cook quickly, so avoid overcooking to maintain tenderness. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (half the
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 30
Keywords: paleo, steak bites, garlic butter, mushrooms, budget meal, quick dinner, gluten-free, low carb, 1-person meal