Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Parmesan Cream Sauce
Tender, juicy steak bites are seared until golden and tossed in rich garlic butter, then draped in a creamy parmesan sauce and served over cheesy mashed potatoes. A stunning, comforting meal that’s packed with flavor.
Ingredients:
Steak Bites:
2 lbs steak filet, ribeye, or sirloin, cut into 2–3″ pieces
4–5 tbsp avocado oil
Blackened Seasoning:
2 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp onion powder
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt
½ tsp dried thyme
½ tsp dried oregano
Parmesan Cream Sauce:
5 tbsp butter, divided
10 cloves garlic, minced (divided)
1½ cups heavy cream
2 green onions, diced (white and green parts)
1 tsp red pepper flakes (less if preferred)
⅔ cup parmesan (grated, shredded, or shaved)
Cheesy Mashed Potatoes:
4 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 cup half and half, warmed
6 tbsp salted butter, melted
¾ cup Monterey Jack cheese (or mozzarella, pepper jack, etc.)
1 tsp garlic powder
¾ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
Method:
Prep the steak and potatoes:
Rub steak pieces with avocado oil and season generously with the blackened spice mix. Let rest at room temperature for 10–15 minutes. Soak peeled, quartered potatoes in cold water for 10 minutes to reduce starch, then drain.
Boil the potatoes:
Place potatoes in a pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until fork tender. Drain once done and set aside.
Sear the steak:
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2–3 tbsp avocado oil. Add steak pieces (in batches if needed) and sear undisturbed for 2 minutes. Flip, cook 1 minute more, reduce heat to low, and cook 1 more minute. Remove steak to a bowl.
Add garlic butter:
In the same pan, melt 3 tbsp butter and add 1 tbsp minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant. Return steak bites to the pan, toss to coat in the garlic butter, and cook 1 more minute. Transfer steak to a bowl and cover with foil to keep warm.
Make the sauce:
Add remaining 2 tbsp butter and the rest of the garlic to the pan. Sauté briefly, then whisk in the cream. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in red pepper flakes, green onions, and parmesan. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
Mash the potatoes:
Mash drained potatoes with melted butter and warm half and half. Stir in cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until creamy.
Serving Information:
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4–6