Protein-Packed Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Creamy Cottage Cheese Dip
High-protein garlic butter steak bites with creamy cottage cheese dip — 58g protein, 22 minutes, perfect for muscle building.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs beef sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- Sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
- 0.5 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Red pepper flakes for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the steak cubes completely dry with paper towels, then season generously with sea salt and cracked black pepper on all sides.
- 2
Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
- 3
Working in two batches to avoid overcrowding, sear the steak cubes for 2-3 minutes per side until a golden-brown crust forms, then transfer to a clean plate.
- 4
Reduce heat to medium and add 1.5 tbsp of butter to the same skillet, swirling until melted and foaming.
- 5
Add minced garlic to the butter and cook for 30-45 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant and light golden.
- 6
Pour in the beef broth and fresh lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the pan bottom with a wooden spoon.
- 7
Return all steak cubes to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic-butter sauce, cooking for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- 8
Stir in the remaining 1.5 tbsp of butter, fresh thyme, and smoked paprika, then remove from heat.
- 9
While the steak finishes, combine cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and half the fresh parsley in a food processor and blend until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute.
- 10
Season the cottage cheese dip with a pinch of salt and pepper, then transfer to a serving bowl.
- 11
Top the dip with remaining fresh parsley and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes if desired.
- 12
Plate the garlic butter steak bites on a serving platter, drizzle with any remaining pan sauce, and garnish with sliced green onions.
- 13
Serve the warm steak bites alongside the creamy cottage cheese dip for dunking.
Variations & Substitutions
| Ingredient | Substitute | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Beef sirloin or ribeye | Grass-fed beef tenderloin or bison steak cubes | Bison offers 24g protein per 3 oz serving with lower fat and higher omega-3s, while grass-fed beef provides superior micronutrient density and anti-inflammatory compounds. |
| Cottage cheese and Greek yogurt dip | Whipped cream cheese (8 oz) mixed with 0.5 cup Greek yogurt and 2 tbsp collagen peptides | Cream cheese creates silkier texture while collagen peptides add 10g of additional protein and support joint health, boosting total protein to 42g per serving. |
| Avocado oil for searing | Ghee or clarified butter | Ghee has a higher smoke point (450°F) and adds rich, nutty flavor that complements garlic butter while providing fat-soluble vitamins and MCTs for sustained energy. |
| Beef broth | Bone broth (homemade or high-quality store-bought) | Bone broth adds 2-3g additional collagen protein per serving plus gelatin for joint and gut health, while deepening umami flavor. |
| Dijon mustard in dip | Whole grain mustard with 1 tbsp horseradish | Horseradish adds pungent, liver-supporting compounds and aids protein digestion without adding calories, while whole grain mustard provides texture contrast. |
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Nutrition Information
Per serving (serves 4)
| Calories | 485 |
| Total Fat | 26g |
| Saturated Fat | 13g |
| Cholesterol | 125mg |
| Sodium | 420mg |
| Carbohydrates | 4g |
| Fiber | 0g |
| Sugar | 1g |
| Protein | 58g |
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