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Creamy Garlic Butter Steak Bites

Creamy Garlic Butter Steak Bites

Creamy Garlic Butter Steak Bites are the ultimate comfort food, featuring seared steak over creamy mashed potatoes with a parmesan sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 780 kcal

Equipment

  • 10-inch cast iron skillet
  • instant-read thermometer

Ingredients
  

Mashed Potatoes

  • 1 serving Red Skin Mashed Potatoes or your favorite mashed potatoes, for serving

Steak

  • 1.5 pounds ribeye or NY strip steak cut into 1-inch cubes
  • Vegetable or olive oil for the steak
  • 1.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 0.75 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter plus more as needed
  • 0.5 small shallot finely minced
  • 6 cloves garlic minced

Sauce

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.33 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley plus more for garnish

Instructions
 

Cooking 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. 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 780kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 27gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 557mgPotassium: 453mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1151IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 124mgIron: 2mg
Keyword comfort food, Creamy Garlic Butter Steak Bites, Easy Recipes, high-protein, mashed potatoes, steak bites
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