Keto Mediterranean Whipped Feta Steak Bites
If there is one flavor combination that proves the Keto diet is anything but boring, it is the marriage of juicy, pan-seared steak and cool, tangy whipped feta. As a food lover who adores the fresh, vibrant zest of Mediterranean cuisine, I created this recipe to bring those sunny flavors into a low-carb lifestyle without compromising on decadence. The steak provides high-quality protein and heme iron, essential for sustained energy, while the feta and premium olive oil offer the healthy monounsaturated fats needed to fuel your ketone production. This dish is a textural masterpiece featuring garlic-butter charred meat resting on a cloud-like cheesy base. It is elegant enough for a date night yet quick enough for a Tuesday evening. Best of all, it keeps your insulin levels stable while delivering a flavor profile that feels like a high-end bistro meal.
The Masterplan
Take the steak cubes out of the refrigerator 20 minutes prior to cooking to reach room temperature; pat them completely dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
To make the whipped feta: In a food processor or high-speed blender, combine the feta cheese, softened cream cheese, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and dried oregano. Pulse until the mixture is completely smooth and airy. Set aside in the fridge.
Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add the avocado oil. Once the oil creates wisps of smoke, add the steak bites in a single layer (do this in batches if necessary to avoid steaming the meat).
Sear for 2 minutes undisturbed to get a golden crust, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes for medium-rare.
Reduce heat to low. Add the butter, minced garlic, and rosemary to the pan. Baste the steak bites in the garlic butter for 1 minute until fragrant.
To assemble, spread a generous layer of the whipped feta onto a serving platter. Pile the warm garlic-butter steak bites on top.
Drizzle with a little pan juices, garnish with fresh dill and red pepper flakes, and serve immediately.
Perfect Pairings
Crispy Keto Brown Butter Sage Cauliflower Gnocchi
Slow-Cooker Keto Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Keto Whipped Lemon Ricotta Zoodles with Brown Butter Sage
Gather Your Energy
Step by Step
Take the steak cubes out of the refrigerator 20 minutes prior to cooking to reach room temperature; pat them completely dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
To make the whipped feta: In a food processor or high-speed blender, combine the feta cheese, softened cream cheese, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and dried oregano. Pulse until the mixture is completely smooth and airy. Set aside in the fridge.
Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add the avocado oil. Once the oil creates wisps of smoke, add the steak bites in a single layer (do this in batches if necessary to avoid steaming the meat).
Sear for 2 minutes undisturbed to get a golden crust, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes for medium-rare.
Reduce heat to low. Add the butter, minced garlic, and rosemary to the pan. Baste the steak bites in the garlic butter for 1 minute until fragrant.
To assemble, spread a generous layer of the whipped feta onto a serving platter. Pile the warm garlic-butter steak bites on top.
Drizzle with a little pan juices, garnish with fresh dill and red pepper flakes, and serve immediately.