I love a simple meal. One where I have minimal clean up, lots of flavor, and it doesn’t take FOREVER. If you do too, then I present: steak bites.

A simple, fast, tasty meal that will change your life. Or at least one meal.

While I was on the 30/10 Program, my dinners consisted of 7 ounces of protein and 2 cups of vegetables. It may not sound like a lot but it was SO much food. Because the meal plan was somewhat limited (very low carbs, certain proteins and veggies I couldn’t have) I had to find easy ways to make things that I would be willing to eat regularly and that my husband would also tolerate.

Enter steak bites.

They’re exactly what they sound like. Pieces of flavorful steak. They’re alarmingly easy to make and modify as well. I buy steak, usually a flank steak or if Safeway has it, then the pre cut steak for stews (which is a bit chewier but cheaper so…balance). I cut it up into (you guessed it) BITE sized pieces, and head to flavortown.

The seasoning that I use varies, but usually I base it off of three main ones:

Garlic Salt
Montreal Steak Seasoning

and Chipotle Black Pepper

I first layer the seasoning on a plate, then as I slice the steak up, I add a layer of meat on top of that. Then I lightly season on top, add more meat, and continue in a layering pattern until the steak is all cut. If I feel lazy, I just mix it all together in a bowl, but I found that this seasons it all nicely without OVER seasoning. (Seriously, ask Aaron, I have completely ruined this meal by over-seasoning before)

I use a cast iron skillet for steak because when I first started making this entrée, our grill was on the patio that was only accessible through our bedroom, and I don’t like smelling steak all night. Plus, this cooks quickly, evenly, and is easy to clean. I add a touch of oil, let the pan get SUPER hot, and then add the steak in.

The trick to steak in the cast iron is don’t touch it a lot. I let it go for 2-3 minutes, then flip it ONCE. The more you touch it, the chewier your steak gets. No one likes a chewy steak, even if it is bite sized. A good test on if its ready to turn is how easy it is to move. If you go to move it and its sticking to the pan, let it be. It will self release from sticking when its ready to be turned.

After its fully cooked, I usually serve it straight out of the cast iron, with a side of veggies. My favorites are roasted Brussel sprouts or asparagus with leeks.

If you try this, let me know! I want to know what you think of it, and I want to know how you modify it! I am always looking for new ways to flavor this!

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Steak Bites

Tasty, easy, quick bites of steak that pack a punch of flavor with minimal time!

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

7 minutes

Servings

servings

Ingredients

• 1-1.5 pounds Steak, cut into bite sized pieces I tend to use flank steak
• Garlic Salt to taste
• Montreal Steak Seasoning to taste
• Cajun Black Pepper (if desired)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 7 minutes Servings servings Ingredients 1-1.5 pounds Steak, cut into bite sized pieces I tend to use flank steak Garlic Salt to taste Montreal Steak Seasoning to taste Cajun Black Pepper (if desired) 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

1. Add olive oil into cast iron skillet, heat skillet until very hot
2. Cut steak into bite size pieces
3. Season steak bites with garlic salt, Montreal steak, and Cajun black pepper to taste
4. Add steak to hot cast iron skillet, let cook for 2-3 minutes
5. When the steak no longer sticks to the skillet, flip, let finish cooking, another 2-3 minutes
6. Serve with desired vegetable or starch

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