Name: Wok-Seared Steak Bites with Garlic Butter Mushrooms (Keto-Friendly)
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes; 8 oz cremini mushrooms, quartered; 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided; 2 tbsp avocado oil or other high smoke-point oil; 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Wok-Seared Steak Bites with Garlic Butter Mushrooms (Keto-Friendly)

RoastedSage5653

This sizzling keto-friendly stir-fry brings restaurant-style wok hei right to your kitchen, even without a commercial wok burner. Sirloin steak cubes are seared over high heat for juicy, caramelized edges, while mushrooms soak up garlic and thyme butter. The result is an ultra-savory, low-carb main that feels decadent but fits perfectly into a ketogenic lifestyle. The quick high-heat technique locks in flavor and tenderness, making it a perfect option for cool Ontario evenings.

Ingredients

Instructions

Pat steak cubes dry with paper towels. Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Set aside at room temperature for 10 minutes.
Heat a wok over high heat until just smoking. Add 1 tbsp avocado oil. Sear half the steak cubes, tossing constantly with a spatula or wok spatula for 2-3 minutes until browned but still medium-rare. Remove to a plate. Repeat with the second half, adding more oil as needed.
Reduce heat to medium-high. Add 2 tbsp butter to the wok. When melted, add mushrooms and thyme. Sauté, tossing often, until mushrooms are golden and just tender, about 4-5 minutes.
Add sliced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Return steak cubes (and any juices) to the wok. Toss everything together for 30 seconds to combine flavors.
Turn off heat. Stir in remaining 1 tbsp butter to glaze steak and mushrooms. Taste and adjust seasoning. Scatter with parsley if desired. Serve hot.