Description
These juicy, tender steak bites are seared to perfection and coated in a rich garlic butter sauce. Served over a creamy mashed potato base, this dish is comforting, flavorful, and easy to make in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
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For the Steak Bites:
- 1 1/2 lbs sirloin steak (or ribeye), cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
For the Creamy Mashed Potatoes:
- 2 lbs Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or milk)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (optional, for extra creaminess)
Instructions
- Make the Mashed Potatoes:
- Place potatoes in a pot of cold salted water and bring to a boil. Cook for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain and return to the pot. Add butter, heavy cream, salt, and black pepper. Mash until smooth. Stir in Parmesan cheese if using. Cover and keep warm.
- Cook the Steak Bites:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak cubes in a single layer (work in batches if needed).
- Season with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side until browned and cooked to your liking. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce:
- Reduce heat to medium. In the same skillet, add butter and minced garlic. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the steak bites back into the pan, tossing them in the garlic butter. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes (if using) and fresh parsley.
- Assemble and Serve:
- Spoon creamy mashed potatoes onto plates and top with garlic butter steak bites. Drizzle any extra butter sauce over the top. Serve immediately!
Notes
- Steak Doneness Guide: Medium-rare (135°F), Medium (145°F), Well-done (160°F).
- Yukon gold potatoes make for extra creamy mash, but russet potatoes work too!
- Add a splash of chicken broth to mashed potatoes for more flavor.