Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Roasted Veggies

Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Roasted Veggies

Julia

This Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Roasted Veggies recipe is the ultimate weeknight dinner solution that delivers restaurant-quality results with minimal effort. Tender cubes of sirloin steak are seared to perfection and tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce, while colorful seasonal vegetables roast alongside until caramelized and golden. The beauty of this dish lies in its simplicity—everything comes together on a single sheet pan, making cleanup a breeze.

The combination of savory steak bites and roasted vegetables creates a perfectly balanced meal that's both satisfying and nutritious. As the vegetables roast, their natural sugars caramelize, creating a sweet and savory contrast to the rich, buttery steak. Fresh garlic infuses every bite with aromatic flavor, while herbs like thyme or rosemary add an earthy depth that ties everything together.

This recipe is naturally gluten-free, making it perfect for those following a gluten-free diet without any modifications or substitutions needed. The high-protein steak combined with fiber-rich vegetables creates a well-rounded meal that will keep you satisfied for hours. Whether you're cooking for a busy family dinner or meal prepping for the week ahead, this dish delivers maximum flavor with minimum fuss.

What makes this recipe truly special is its versatility. You can easily swap in whatever vegetables are in season or sitting in your refrigerator—bell peppers, zucchini, Brussels sprouts, or sweet potatoes all work beautifully. The garlic butter sauce is the star that brings everything together, creating a cohesive dish that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen when it really took less than 30 minutes from start to finish.

Nutrition

35 minutes
None servings
425 calories
Fat 24.00g
Carbs 18.00g
Protein 38.00g

Ingredients

1.5 lbssirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 cupsbroccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 cupsbaby carrots, halved lengthwise
1 largered bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 mediumred onion, cut into wedges
3 tbspolive oil
4 tbspunsalted butter, melted
6 clovesgarlic cloves, minced
1.5 tspsalt
1 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
1 tsppaprika
1 tspdried thyme
2 tbspfresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Equipment

Cutting board
Parchment paper
measuring spoons
paper towels
tongs
large mixing bowl
large baking sheet
large skillet
sharp knife

16:8 Diet

This nutrient-dense, balanced meal is perfect for the 16:8 eating window, providing substantial protein, healthy fats, and fiber-rich vegetables that promote satiety and sustained energy. The combination of macronutrients helps practitioners meet their nutritional needs within the compressed timeframe.

80/20 Diet

This recipe exemplifies the 80/20 principle with nutrient-dense whole foods—grass-fed steak, fresh vegetables, and olive oil—comprising well over 80% of the ingredients, while butter adds richness as part of the flexible 20%. The focus on anti-inflammatory, fiber-rich vegetables and quality protein makes this a nutritionally optimal choice.

Ancestral Diet

This recipe follows Ancestral Diet principles with grass-fed meat, fresh vegetables, and healthy fats from olive oil and butter, completely avoiding grains, legumes, and processed foods. The whole food ingredients and simple preparation reflect traditional eating patterns focused on nutrient density and anti-inflammatory properties.

Anti-Inflammatory Diet

This recipe emphasizes anti-inflammatory ingredients including colorful vegetables rich in antioxidants, olive oil, and anti-inflammatory spices like garlic and paprika. The combination of nutrient-dense vegetables and high-quality protein supports reduced inflammation while avoiding processed foods and refined ingredients.

Atkins Diet

This recipe meets Atkins requirements with high-quality protein from sirloin steak, healthy fats from butter and olive oil, and only low-carb vegetables, keeping net carbs under 10g per serving. It completely avoids all grains, sugar, and high-carb ingredients while emphasizing protein and fat.

Carb Cycling

This recipe is ideal for LOW-CARB days in a carb cycling plan, featuring high-quality protein from steak, healthy fats from butter and olive oil, and only non-starchy vegetables that keep net carbs minimal. The satisfying combination supports muscle maintenance while keeping carbohydrate intake low.

Cave Man Diet

This recipe is Cave Man Diet compliant, featuring grass-fed beef, fresh vegetables, and healthy fats from olive oil while excluding all grains, legumes, and processed ingredients. The whole food approach emphasizes ingredients that could have been hunted or gathered by early humans.

Clean Eating

This recipe exemplifies clean eating principles with whole, minimally processed ingredients including fresh vegetables, quality meat, olive oil, and real butter, seasoned with natural herbs and spices. Every ingredient is recognizable in its whole-food form with no artificial additives, preservatives, or refined ingredients.

Diabetic Diet

This recipe is excellent for diabetic diets with its low-glycemic vegetables, high-quality protein that slows glucose absorption, and complete absence of refined carbohydrates or added sugars. The fiber-rich vegetables and balanced macronutrients support stable blood sugar levels throughout the meal.

Evolutionary Diet

Perfectly aligned with Evolutionary Diet principles, this recipe features grass-fed beef, abundant vegetables, and healthy fats while excluding all grains, legumes, and processed ingredients. The focus on whole, unprocessed foods mirrors what would have been available to hunter-gatherers.

Flexible Dieting

This recipe fits perfectly into a flexible dieting approach with its balance of quality protein, healthy fats, and vegetable-based carbohydrates that can be easily tracked and adjusted. The whole food ingredients provide excellent nutrition while demonstrating that satisfying, flavorful meals can fit any macro targets.

Gluten-Free Diet

This recipe is naturally gluten-free with no modifications needed, using only whole food ingredients like steak, fresh vegetables, olive oil, and butter with simple seasonings. All components are inherently free from wheat, barley, rye, and gluten-containing additives.

Heart-Healthy Diet

This heart-healthy recipe emphasizes lean sirloin steak in moderate portions, abundant vegetables rich in fiber and antioxidants, and heart-protective olive oil while keeping sodium controlled through fresh herbs and spices. The cooking method of roasting without frying and the focus on whole foods supports cardiovascular health.

High-Protein Diet

With 1.5 lbs of sirloin steak providing approximately 30-35g of protein per serving, this recipe is perfect for high-protein diets while including nutrient-dense vegetables and healthy fats. The lean beef is the star component, delivering substantial protein to support muscle maintenance and satiety.

IIFYM (If It Fits Your Macros)

This macro-friendly recipe provides a clear balance of protein from steak, healthy fats from butter and olive oil, and fiber-rich carbohydrates from vegetables, making it easy to track and fit into personalized macronutrient targets. The whole food ingredients ensure nutrient density while supporting flexible dieting goals.

Intermittent Fasting

This nutrient-dense meal is ideal for intermittent fasting eating windows, combining high-quality protein from steak with fiber-rich vegetables to maximize satiety and nutritional value during limited eating periods. The balanced macronutrients and whole food ingredients support stable blood sugar levels and sustained energy throughout fasting periods.

Intuitive Eating

This satisfying recipe honors both nutrition and pleasure with tender steak, flavorful garlic butter, and colorful roasted vegetables that engage multiple senses. The balanced meal provides protein, healthy fats, and fiber-rich vegetables in portions designed to satisfy hunger without restriction or guilt.

Low-Carb Diet

With only non-starchy vegetables like broccoli, bell peppers, and carrots, this recipe keeps net carbs well under 15g per serving while providing ample protein and healthy fats. The absence of grains, potatoes, and sugar makes it perfectly suited for low-carb eating plans.

Macro Diet

With clearly measurable portions of high-quality protein from sirloin steak, healthy fats from olive oil and butter, and controlled carbohydrates from non-starchy vegetables, this recipe is ideal for macro tracking. The whole food approach ensures nutrient density while providing substantial protein and satisfying portions.

Mindful Eating

This recipe supports mindful eating with its variety of colors, textures, and aromas from caramelized vegetables and garlic butter that encourage slow, sensory appreciation. The whole food ingredients and simple preparation method allow focus on the eating experience while providing balanced nutrition.

Paleo Diet

This recipe is fully Paleo-compliant, featuring grass-fed sirloin steak, fresh vegetables, and healthy fats from olive oil and butter, while completely avoiding grains, legumes, dairy (butter is typically accepted in Paleo), and processed ingredients. The simple preparation with herbs and spices aligns perfectly with the emphasis on whole, unprocessed foods available to hunter-gatherers.

Paleolithic Diet

This recipe perfectly fits the Paleolithic Diet with grass-fed meat, fresh vegetables, and healthy oils, while completely avoiding grains, legumes, dairy, and processed foods. Every ingredient could theoretically have been hunted, fished, or gathered by pre-agricultural humans.

Pegan Diet

This recipe aligns with Pegan principles by featuring vegetables as 60-70% of the dish (broccoli, carrots, peppers, onions) with grass-fed steak as a smaller protein accompaniment, while using healthy fats from olive oil. It's completely free of dairy, gluten, and processed ingredients, focusing on low-glycemic, anti-inflammatory whole foods.

Primal Blueprint

This recipe is Primal Blueprint-compliant with high-quality grass-fed beef, abundant non-starchy vegetables, and healthy fats from butter and olive oil, while excluding all grains, legumes, and processed ingredients. The simple preparation with natural seasonings aligns with Primal eating principles.

Primal Diet

This recipe is fully Primal-compliant, featuring grass-fed beef, fresh non-starchy vegetables, and healthy fats from butter and olive oil, while completely avoiding grains, legumes, and processed ingredients. The simple preparation with herbs and whole foods aligns perfectly with Primal principles of eating nutrient-dense, unprocessed foods.

South Beach Diet

Perfect for South Beach Diet Phase 2 and beyond, this recipe features lean protein, healthy fats from olive oil, and plenty of non-starchy vegetables while avoiding refined carbohydrates and processed foods. The garlic butter adds flavor without compromising the diet's emphasis on whole foods and controlled portions.

Stone Age Diet

This recipe adheres to Stone Age Diet principles with grass-fed meat, fresh vegetables, and healthy oils, completely avoiding grains, legumes, dairy, and processed foods. The simple preparation using whole ingredients reflects the eating patterns of prehistoric humans.

Whole30

This recipe is completely Whole30-compliant, using only whole, unprocessed ingredients including grass-fed beef, fresh vegetables, and compliant fats like olive oil and clarified butter (ghee). It contains no added sugars, grains, legumes, or dairy, focusing purely on nutrient-dense whole foods.

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2 min
2

Pat the steak cubes completely dry with paper towels. This helps achieve a better sear and prevents steaming.

1 min
3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli florets, halved baby carrots, bell pepper pieces, and red onion wedges.

4

Drizzle the vegetables with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon paprika. Toss until evenly coated.

1 min
5

Spread the seasoned vegetables in a single layer on one half of the prepared baking sheet, leaving space for the steak.

1 min
6

Place the baking sheet with vegetables in the preheated oven and roast for 10 minutes to give them a head start.

10 min
7

While the vegetables are roasting, season the steak cubes with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, and the dried thyme. Toss to coat evenly.

1 min
8
2 min

Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering and very hot.

9
3 min

Add the steak cubes to the hot skillet in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Sear for 2-3 minutes without moving them, until a golden-brown crust forms.

10
2 min

Flip the steak cubes and sear for an additional 1-2 minutes on the other side. The steak should be browned but still rare in the center as it will continue cooking in the oven.

11

Remove the skillet from heat and add the melted butter and minced garlic to the steak. Toss quickly to coat the steak bites in the garlic butter.

12

Remove the baking sheet from the oven and arrange the garlic butter steak bites on the empty half of the sheet pan next to the vegetables.

1 min
13

Return the baking sheet to the oven and roast for an additional 8-10 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and caramelized and the steak reaches your desired doneness.

10 min
14

Remove from the oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes. The steak will continue to cook slightly during this time.

3 min
15

Transfer the steak bites and roasted vegetables to a serving platter. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired and serve immediately.

1 min

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