Creamy Garlic Butter Steak Bites
These garlic butter steak bites are the ultimate comfort food that's also easy and quick. Seared, tender seasoned steak served over creamy mashed potatoes, and finished with a few spoonfuls of a creamy parmesan sauce.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 780kcal
Ingredients
- Red Skin Mashed Potatoes or your favorite mashed potatoes, for serving
- 1 ½ pounds ribeye or NY strip steak cut into 1-inch cubes
- Vegetable or olive oil for the steak
- 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter plus more as needed - OK
- ½ a small shallot finely minced
- 6 cloves garlic minced
For the sauce sauce:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ⅓ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese - OK
- ½ tablespoon chopped Italian parsley plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Start by making the red mashed potatoes according to the linked recipe directions.
- Toss the steak cubes with a few drizzles of oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, Kosher salt (1 teaspoon), and ground black pepper (½ teaspoon). Let it sit for 15 minutes.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet over high heat. It needs to be very hot. Add a few drizzles of oil, then sear the seasoned steak until you get a nice sear, about 2 minutes or longer on each side, depending on your preferred level of doneness. Remove from the pan.
- Lower to medium-low heat and wait for the pan to cool slightly. Then, melt the unsalted butter, and add minced garlic and shallots. Sauté for just a few seconds until fragrant.
- Return the steak bites, tossing to combine. Transfer the steak to a bowl, along with only half of the garlic butter from the pan. Keep the rest in the pan to make the sauce.
- To the same pan, stir in heavy cream and bring to a low simmer for just a few seconds. Turn off the heat, and add the grated parmesan and stir until thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the chopped parsley.
- Serve the garlic butter steak bites over the prepared mashed potatoes, and spoon over the creamy sauce on top. Garnish with more parsley. Enjoy!
Notes
- Best beef cuts: NY strip or ribeye for flavor and tenderness. Sirloin is a leaner option that also works well, especially when marinated overnight with the seasoning.
- Seasoning: For deeper flavor, season the beef and refrigerate overnight (optional).
- Use high heat to get a good crust on the steak without overcooking. Cast iron works best.
- Cook in batches: Don’t overcrowd the pan to ensure proper searing. If too crowded, they will steam instead.
- Prep ahead: Season the beef ahead and refrigerate. Freeze seasoned beef for up to 1 month; thaw overnight before cooking.
- Prep mashed potatoes or sides in advance to save time.
Disclaimer: Nutritional values (per serving) are approximates only.
Nutrition
Calories: 780kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 160mg | Sodium: 557mg | Potassium: 453mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1151IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 2mg