Description
Creamy Garlic Butter Steak Bites are tender, flavorful cubes of ribeye or NY strip steak seared to perfection and coated in a rich, creamy parmesan garlic butter sauce. Served over smooth red skin mashed potatoes, this comforting dish is perfect for a hearty dinner that combines juicy steak with a luscious, cheesy sauce accented by fresh herbs.
Ingredients
For the Steak Bites:
- 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
For the Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (plus more as needed)
- ½ small shallot, finely minced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tablespoon chopped Italian parsley (plus more for garnish)
For Serving:
- Red Skin Mashed Potatoes (or your favorite mashed potatoes)
Instructions
- Prepare Mashed Potatoes: Begin by making the red skin mashed potatoes according to your preferred recipe or the linked recipe directions. Keep warm until ready to serve.
- Season the Steak: In a bowl, toss the steak cubes with a few drizzles of oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, Kosher salt, and ground black pepper. Ensure all pieces are evenly coated. Let the steak marinate for 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Sear the Steak Bites: Heat a large cast iron skillet over high heat until very hot. Add a few drizzles of oil to the pan, then sear the seasoned steak cubes in batches if necessary. Cook about 2 minutes or longer per side, depending on your preferred doneness, until a beautiful crust forms. Remove the steak from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic and Shallots: Reduce the heat to medium-low and allow the pan to cool slightly. Melt the unsalted butter in the pan, then add the minced garlic and shallots. Sauté for a few seconds just until fragrant, taking care not to brown them.
- Combine Steak with Garlic Butter: Return the steak bites to the pan, tossing to pick up the butter, garlic, and shallot flavors. Then transfer the steak and half of the garlic butter mixture to a bowl, leaving the remaining butter in the pan for the sauce.
- Make the Creamy Sauce: Add the heavy cream to the pan with the remaining garlic butter and bring to a low simmer for a few seconds. Turn off the heat and stir in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce thickens. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the chopped Italian parsley.
- Serve: Plate the red skin mashed potatoes and top generously with the garlic butter steak bites. Spoon the creamy parmesan sauce over the steak and garnish with additional chopped parsley. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious meal.
Notes
- Use a cast iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan to achieve the best sear on the steak.
- Allow the pan to cool slightly before sautéing garlic and shallots to prevent burning.
- Feel free to substitute ribeye or NY strip with sirloin or filet mignon if preferred, adjusting cooking times accordingly.
- If heavy cream is unavailable, substitute with half-and-half for a lighter sauce, though it will be less rich.
- For gluten-free preparation, verify seasoning blends do not contain any gluten additives.
- Leftover steak bites can be refrigerated for up to 2 days; reheat gently to avoid toughening the meat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: thirty-five g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
