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Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Parmesan Cream Sauce

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Cut steak in chunks, cook in garlic butter till brown. Pour on thick cheese sauce. Serve on soft potatoes. Takes just half hour.

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Fatiha
Updated on Fri, 02 May 2025 12:23:05 GMT
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Whip up these juicy Garlic Butter Steak Bites swimming in Parmesan cream sauce. The steak chunks cook in garlicky butter till perfectly done, then they're drenched in silky sauce. They'll warm you up on chilly evenings or wow your guests when they drop by. Pair with cheesy potato mash for a dinner that'll bring smiles all around.

Benefits Worth Noting

They seem fancy but they're super quick to make. You won't need anything special, just basic ingredients that transform into something amazing. They're always a hit—plates get cleaned every time. Want something lighter? Cut back on the cream and try cauliflower mash instead. The steak stays tender and moist, and you'll want to pour that sauce on absolutely everything.

Ingredients List

  • Potatoes: For the creamy base
  • Seasonings: Salt, pepper, herbs you prefer
  • Parmesan: Freshly grated, not pre-packaged
  • Red Pepper: A touch for subtle kick
  • Green Onions: For brightness and color
  • Heavy Cream: Creates the velvety sauce
  • Garlic: Use fresh cloves
  • Butter: Adds wonderful richness
  • Oil: For searing at high temperature
  • Steak: Choose tender cuts like ribeye or filet

How To Make Garlic Butter Steak Bites

Put It Together:
Start with potatoes as your base. Place steak chunks on top. Drizzle sauce over everything.
Fix Potatoes:
Smash with cream and butter. Stir in your favorite cheese and seasonings.
Mix Sauce:
In same skillet - throw in butter, sauté garlic, pour cream. Let bubble until thicker. Sprinkle in cheese.
Make Garlic Butter:
Drop butter in pan, cook garlic until fragrant. Roll steak pieces around in it.
Cook Steak:
Get skillet super hot. Toss in meat for 2 minutes per side. Work in batches so pan isn't packed.
Start Potatoes:
Chop and remove skins. Drop in cold water. Cook until fork-tender.
Get Steak Ready:
Slice meat into bite-sized cubes. Coat with oil and seasonings. Rest for 15 minutes.

What Makes It Special

True comfort on a plate. The beef stays tender, sauce turns out dreamy, potatoes come out fluffy and rich. Just what you need when it's freezing outside or when you're craving something impressive. Tastes better than eating out because everything's made right in your kitchen.

Basic Yet Impressive

Quality ingredients make all the difference. Go for tender cuts, real garlic cloves, and actual butter. That sauce transforms ordinary steak into something you'd pay good money for. Goes great with potato mash or whatever sides you fancy.

Chef Secrets

Bring meat to room temp first to keep it tender. Don't overcrowd your skillet. Keep that flame high for proper browning. Make your sauce in the steak pan to grab all those tasty bits stuck to the bottom.

Nailing The Details

Don't skimp on seasoning. Get your pan smoking hot before the meat goes in. Always taste the sauce and add a pinch of salt if needed. Want more kick? Throw in extra pepper flakes. Craving super creamy? Add another handful of cheese. Cut all meat chunks the same size for even cooking.

Easy Solutions

Sauce too gloppy? Splash in a bit more cream. Too runny? Let it bubble longer. Meat came out tough? Cut smaller pieces next time. Everyone wants extra sauce? Just double those ingredients - nobody ever complains about too much sauce.

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Presentation Pointers

Always serve while hot - the sauce thickens as it cools. Layer potatoes on the bottom, steak chunks next, then pour sauce over top. Let everyone add extra sauce if they want. Tastes great with some green veggies on the side.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Want different cheese?

Any melty kind works good. Strong cheese adds kick. Mix kinds if you want. Yellow cheese looks nice. Just grate it fresh.

→ Need less heat?

Skip hot pepper flakes. Use less black pepper. Plain garlic's fine. Taste sauce as you go. Can always add more.

→ What meat's best?

Soft steak cuts work great. Fancy meat's real nice. Regular steak works too. Just don't cook it long. Cut against the lines.

→ Make potatoes early?

Day before works fine. Warm up slow with milk. Add butter to fix em. Stir lots while hot. Keep em covered good.

→ Can't eat flour stuff?

Use corn starch for sauce. Check all your spices. Rice flour works too. Plain meat's fine alone. Watch store sauce.

→ Meat not tender?

Cut it smaller next time. Don't cook it long. Let it rest good. Room temp before cooking. Maybe try better meat.

→ Sauce too thick?

Add milk bit by bit. Keep stirring good. Heat helps thin it. Strain lumps out. Watch it on low heat.

→ Taking it places?

Pack sauce separate. Keep meat warm wrapped. Take extra sauce. Heat up there maybe. Bring backup cream.

→ Need it quick?

Buy cut up meat. Get ready potatoes. Make easy sauce. Skip extra stuff. Still tastes real good.

→ Making big batch?

Cook meat in groups. Keep first batch warm. Make lots sauce. Double everything straight up. Watch pan don't crowd.

→ Want more garlic?

Use fresh stuff - lots. Roast some first. Add garlic powder too. Put it in sauce. Even garlic butter works.

→ Getting too dry?

More butter helps lots. Keep sauce handy. Don't cook too hot. Cover while resting. Make extra sauce maybe.

Conclusion

Like this? Try garlic shrimp next. Or make cheesy chicken. Even plain cheese potatoes hit the spot.

Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Parmesan Cream Sauce

Quick buttery meat bites.

Prep Time
15 Minutes
Cook Time
15 Minutes
Total Time
30 Minutes
By: Fatiha

Category: Main Dishes

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: American

Yield: 4 Servings

Dietary: Gluten-Free

Ingredients

01 2 lbs steak filet, ribeye, or sirloin.
02 4-5 tablespoons avocado oil.
03 5 tablespoons butter, divided.
04 10 cloves garlic, minced and divided.
05 1.5 cups heavy cream.
06 2 green onions, diced (green and white parts).
07 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes.
08 2/3 cup parmesan, grated/shredded/shaved.
09 4 lbs russet potatoes.
10 1 cup half and half, warmed.
11 6 tablespoons salted butter, melted.
12 3/4 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (or mozzarella, pepper jack, etc.).
13 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
14 3/4 teaspoon salt.
15 Pepper to taste, about 1/2 teaspoon.
16 2 tablespoons smoked paprika (regular paprika is fine).
17 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper.
18 1 tablespoon onion powder.
19 2 teaspoons garlic powder.
20 1 teaspoon ground black pepper.
21 1 teaspoon salt.
22 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme.
23 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano.

Instructions

Step 01

Cut the steak into 2-3 inch pieces, rub with avocado oil, and season with blackened seasoning. Let it rest at room temperature for 10-15 minutes to warm up while you prep the potatoes.

Step 02

Peel and quarter the potatoes, then soak them in cold water for 10 minutes to shed excess starch. Drain and boil in salted water until fork-tender.

Step 03

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm 2-3 tablespoons of avocado oil. Add steak pieces without crowding, and cook undisturbed for about 2 minutes until browned. Flip, cook 1 more minute, then reduce heat to low for another minute. Remove and cover to keep warm.

Step 04

In the same skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of butter and sauté 1 tablespoon of minced garlic until aromatic. Toss the steak back, ensuring each piece is well coated in the garlic butter. Cook for another minute and then set aside, tented with foil.

Step 05

Add the remaining butter and garlic to the skillet, sauté until fragrant. Slowly whisk in the heavy cream, bringing it to a simmer and allow to reduce for 3-5 minutes.

Step 06

Drain the potatoes, then mash with melted butter and warmed half and half until smooth. Stir in Monterey Jack cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to meld the flavors.

Step 07

Stir red pepper flakes and green onions into the cream sauce, then add Parmesan, stirring until the sauce reaches a luxurious thickness. Adjust seasoning as desired.

Step 08

Plate the steak bites over the cheesy mashed potatoes and generously drizzle with the Parmesan cream sauce for a feast to savor.

Notes

  1. This recipe features steak bites and mashed potatoes, both of which can accommodate various seasonings based on your preference.
  2. A higher smoke point oil like avocado oil is recommended for searing the steak to achieve a golden crust without burning.
  3. Feel free to adjust the amount of red pepper flakes in the sauce to control its spiciness to your liking.

Tools You'll Need

  • Large skillet.
  • Pot.
  • Peeler.
  • Masher.
  • Whisk.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Dairy.
  • Garlic.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
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