Description
Succulent garlic butter steak bites dance alongside creamy mashed potatoes in this irresistible comfort classic. Rich flavors blend perfectly, promising a hearty meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) beef sirloin or tenderloin, cut into bite-sized pieces
Fats and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons (57 grams) unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Vegetables and Liquids:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) milk
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Sear beef pieces in a hot skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side, ensuring each piece browns evenly without overcrowding. Remove meat and set aside.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium and sauté minced garlic until aromatic, approximately 60 seconds.
- Incorporate butter into the garlic, creating a rich, fragrant sauce. Gently return steak bites to the skillet, coating them thoroughly in the garlic butter mixture.
- Simultaneously, submerge whole potatoes in a large pot of cold water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook for 15 minutes or until fork-tender.
- Drain potatoes completely and transfer back to the cooking pot. Mash vigorously while incorporating milk and butter until achieving a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Season mashed potatoes with salt and pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Plate creamy mashed potatoes as a base, artfully arranging garlic butter steak bites on top.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the dish for a vibrant, herbaceous finish.
Notes
- Select high-quality beef cuts like sirloin or ribeye for maximum tenderness and rich flavor.
- Pat the steak pieces completely dry before seasoning to achieve perfect golden-brown searing without steaming.
- Avoid overcrowding the skillet to ensure each steak bite develops a delicious caramelized exterior.
- Use room temperature butter for smoother, more even sauce coating on the steak bites.
- Choose waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold for ultra-creamy, smooth mashed potatoes with less chance of becoming gluey.
- For a healthier version, swap regular butter with ghee or use Greek yogurt instead of milk in mashed potatoes.
- Experiment with additional herbs like thyme or rosemary in the garlic butter sauce for deeper aromatic notes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 572 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 41 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg