Cajun Butter Steak Bites
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Cajun Butter Steak Bites
Description
The recipe begins by mixing a dry Cajun seasoning from paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, and other spices. Bite-sized steak pieces are coated thoroughly with this spice mix. The steak is cooked in oil over medium-high heat in batches to develop a browned, crispy exterior while maintaining juiciness inside. After searing, the pan is reduced to medium heat where butter and finely chopped garlic are sautéed briefly to release their aromas, and the steak bites are returned to the pan to coat with the garlic butter sauce evenly.
This technique infuses the meat with robust Cajun flavors enhanced by the richness of butter and garlic. The resulting bites have a crisp, spiced crust and tender center with a luscious coating of flavored butter. They can be served warm as appetizers or paired with sides for a flavorful meal option.
Using freshly made Cajun seasoning lets you control the salt and spice levels, but store-bought seasoning can be substituted if preferred. The recipe suggests a variety of beef cuts for the steak, allowing some flexibility based on preference and availability.
Ingredients
For Cajun Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon paprika mild
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder add more if you like heat
- ¾ teaspoon thyme dried
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- ½ teaspoon brown sugar keto: use brown sugar substitute
- ½-3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper add more if you like heat
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper to taste, cracked
For Steak:
- 23 oz steak , cut into 2-inch cubes, Sirloin, Rump, New York Strip, Porterhouse or Ribeye
- 1-2 tablespoons canola oil divided
- ¼ cup butter
- 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
Instructions
- Combine cajun seasoning in a shallow bowl. Add the steak bites and toss to evenly coat.
- Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a skillet or pan over medium-high heat until hot.
- Sear the steak bites in batches for 2-3 minutes each side until edges are crispy and browned, adding extra oil as needed. Set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet and heat until melted. Sauté the chopped garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds), while scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
- Take the pan off the heat. Throw the steak bites back in and toss through the garlic butter to evenly coat.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute the homemade Cajun seasoning with 3 tablespoons of a low-sodium store-bought Cajun seasoning if desired.
- Ensure steak pieces are cut uniformly to cook evenly.
- Cook steak in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan which prevents proper searing.
- Adjust cayenne pepper quantity in seasoning to control the spiciness of the dish.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 492 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 492kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 130mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 1.059mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 533mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1.506IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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