The keto Cajun Butter Steak Bites with mushrooms are a royal savory dish that will leave you wanting more. The dish features delicious Cajun seasoning, protein-rich steak, & nutritious mushrooms. The Cajun butter wrapped all the contents to make them heavenly amazing. These keto Cajun Butter Steak Bites deliver the amazing taste with satisfaction & less effort. You can also prep the mushrooms in garlic butter earlier. This will let the mushrooms absorb the Cajun butter well to have more deliciousness.
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STATISTICAL OVERVIEW:
- Diet: Ketogenic, high-protein
- Course: Dinner/main
- Cuisine: Cajun-style, southern-inspired (American)
- Time for prep: Fifteen(15) mins
- Cooking time: 12 minutes
- Working time(total): Twenty-five mins
- Size/serving: A cup of steak & mushroom mix
- Total yield: 4 servings
- Level of difficulty: Easy
- Mode of cooking: Stovetop
TOOLS:
- Bowl for mixing
- A pan(heavy-bottomed)/skillet(cast iron)
- Paper towels
- Spatula/tongs
- Spoons to measure
- Board & knife for cutting
INGREDIENTS:
- 3 tbsp. of butter, unsalted
- Mushrooms, 8 ounces
- 1 tbsp. of parsley
- 1.5 pounds of steak, sirloin/ribeye
- Lemon wedges
- 2 tbsp. of olive oil
- To taste of powdered pepper & salt
- 1.5 tsp. of cajun seasoning
- Minced cloves of garlic, 3
- 0.5 teaspoon of paprika, smoked
INGREDIENT NOTES:
BUTTER:
- This will add the rich aroma & flavor to make the dish satisfying. You can use vegan butter or ghee as a replacement. We advise that you go for the unsalted butter, which will give you the margin to adjust the amount of salt
GARLIC:
- Fresh garlic will give a stronger fragrance & taste. If you cannot get the fresh one, then powdered garlic will also work, but fresh is always preferred.
STEAK:
- We are choosing the sirloin steak, which is lean & gets tender easily. You may opt for the NY strip, Ribeye(if you want more fat), or tenderloin tips to swap the sirloin. Prepare the steak into cubes of an inch.
CAJUN SEASONING:
- This seasoning will be required to flavor your dish. You can buy it from a store by checking the label for low-carb, or you can even make your own at home by combining cayenne pepper, paprika, salt, oregano, thyme, powdered onion, garlic, & black pepper. The homemade version will wipe out your concern regarding any hidden carbs.
MUSHROOMS:
- Chop the mushrooms into halves/quarters. They will taste amazing when cooked in the Cajun butter. You may go for any of the white button, cremini, or portobello mushrooms based on availability.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- Dry the cubes of steak using a towel(paper/kitchen).
- Make a mixture by combining the Cajun seasoning, pepper, oil of olive, paprika, & salt.
- Now, include the steak cubes & coat all of them properly with that mixture.
- Next, place the skillet over a normal-high flame & include oil in it.
- Arrange the seasoned steak in the skillet over the oil(heated) in a single layer.
- Give them ~three mins then, then turn them all.
- Also, give the same time to the other side.
- It needs to be seared beautifully but still juicy.
- Repeat the steak cooking if some of them are left.
- Dish out the cooked steak.
- Include the butter in the same skillet while lowering the heat to normal.
- Include the mushrooms & coat them with butter well.
- Give them ~five minutes, with mixing in between.
- Next, include garlic & cook till you feel the aroma(thirty seconds).
- Include the cooked bites of steak in the skillet.
- Add the remaining butter & mix to coat everything well.
- Cook all of them for ~three mins to mix & meld the flavors.
- Dish it out, add the juice of a lemon, & garnish with parsley(chopped & fresh).
- Your Cajun Butter Steak Bites are ready to serve hot!
TIPS:
- To achieve the proper searing, you need a properly heated skillet & single layer arrangement of seasoned steak bites. Also, dry up the steaks well.
- Carefully make all cubes of equal size(1-inch). This will brown them evenly & prevent overcooking quickly. If we do not keep the same size, the smaller pieces will burn while the larger ones will still be raw.
- If most of the glaze gets stuck to the pan, release it to the dish by adding a little juice of lemon, broth, or wine.
STORAGE DETAILS:
REFRIGERATION:
- Pack the leftover steak bites with mushrooms in a container(sealed). Refrigerate it for ~four days & enjoy after reheating gently in a skillet whenever you want.
FREEZING:
- Divide it into portions of a single serving. Pack each serving separately in containers(sealed & freezer-safe). This way, you may freeze them for ~six months. Defrost, reheat & enjoy whenever you want.
FAQs:
Will Cajun seasoning make our dish spicy?
- The seasoning offers the normal level of spice. You can go up or down in the amount of cayenne pepper as per your taste preferences.
Will the pre-cut stew meat work?
- Pre-cut stew meat will be difficult to get tender compared to the sirloin/ribeye. You need to give it a longer marination time.
Is the non-dairy version possible to make?
- Sure! Go for the vegan butter & skip any dairy garnishing to have the non-dairy version of this dish.
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NUTRITIONAL FACTS/SERVING:
Size/serving: A cup of steak & mushrooms mix
Calories: ~410 kcal
Carbs(total): Four grams
Fiber: 1 g
Net carbohydrates: Three grams
Proteins: 28 grams
Fats: Thirty-one grams
Sodium: 460 mg
Sugar: One gram
