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Garlic ghee steak bite rice bowl with sautéed vegetables, fresh cucumbers, shredded carrots, and a boiled egg served in a glass bowl on a rustic wooden table.
Sherryl Jenkins's avatarSherryl Jenkins

Steak Bite Bowls with Garlic-Ghee Pan Drizzle

Juicy garlic-ghee steak bites served over seasoned rice with fresh, crisp veggies and a rich pan drizzle that pulls every flavor together. This cozy, protein-packed bowl delivers steakhouse flavor in a simple, small-kitchen-friendly meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American-comfort food
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Steak
  • 2.2 lb London broil
  • salt
  • garlic powder
Tenderizing Marinade
  • 1 tbsp coconut aminos
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • ¾ tsp baking soda
  • 1½ tbsp water
Crust Coating
  • 1 tsp arrowroot starch
Cooking
  • 2 tbsp ghee
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
Garlic-Ghee Pan Drizzle
  • 2 tbsp broth
  • ½ tbsp ghee
  • squeeze of lemon
Optional Bowl Add-Ins
  • rice or rice noodles
  • sautéed mushrooms
  • cucumbers
  • shredded carrots
  • spring greens
  • boiled egg
  • parsley or green onion

Equipment

  • Cast iron skillet (best for searing)
  • Mixing bowl
  • Cutting board & sharp knife
  • Tongs
  • Small bowl (optional for sauce)

Method
 

  1. Slice Steak: Slice steak across the grain into strips, then cube.
  2. Tenderizing Marinade: Mix marinade ingredients. Toss steak and rest 20–30 minutes.
  3. Rinse & Dry: Quickly rinse steak and pat very dry.
  4. Crust Coating: Lightly toss steak with arrowroot starch.
  5. Season: Add salt and garlic powder. Rest 5 minutes.
  6. Cook Steak: Heat skillet 3–5 minutes until very hot. Add ghee. Cook steak bites 1–2 minutes per side. Do not overcrowd (cook in batches if needed).
  7. Garlic Finish: Add garlic + 1 tbsp ghee. Toss 30 seconds. Remove steak.
  8. Garlic-Ghee Pan Drizzle: In same skillet, add broth, ghee, and lemon. Scrape browned bits and simmer 30 seconds.
  9. Assemble Bowls:
    Layer:
    1️⃣ rice
    2️⃣ steak bites
    3️⃣ veggies
    4️⃣ drizzle sauce
    Finish with herbs if desired.

Notes

ESTIMATED MACROS (per bowl, ~3 servings)

  • Calories: ~500–580
  • Protein: ~35–45g
  • Carbohydrates: ~35–45g
  • Fat: ~22–28g