Description
Juicy Steak Tips bring weeknight dinners from boring to brilliant with minimal effort and maximum flavor. My family devours these tender beef bites served alongside roasted vegetables and crispy potatoes for a satisfying meal that comes together in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 lbs (680 grams) steak tips, cut into bite-sized pieces
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare 112 pounds (0.5 kg) of steak tips by coating them thoroughly in 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper, ensuring every piece is evenly seasoned.
- Place a skillet over medium-high heat (375°F/190°C) and allow it to warm for 2 minutes before adding your seasoned steak tips.
- Cook steak tips for 3-4 minutes on the first side, creating a deep golden-brown crust without moving them around in the pan.
- Flip the steak tips and cook an additional 3-4 minutes until they reach your preferred doneness, typically 135°F (57°C) for medium-rare.
- Remove the skillet from heat and immediately sprinkle 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the hot steak tips, covering the pan to help the cheese melt smoothly.
- Let the steak tips rest with the cheese for 2-3 minutes, allowing the residual heat to create a rich, creamy coating.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice over the steak tips to brighten the flavors and add a tangy dimension.
- Garnish with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for a burst of color and herbal freshness before serving hot directly from the skillet.
Notes
- Use a cast-iron skillet for the best sear and even browning on your steak tips.
- Let steak tips rest at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking to ensure even cooking and maximum tenderness.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to match your preferred spice level, starting with less and adding more to taste.
- For a lower-carb option, serve these steak tips over cauliflower rice or with a fresh green salad instead of traditional sides.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 141
- Sugar: 0.1 g
- Sodium: 125 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 0.4 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg