Description
Sizzling garlic butter steak bites elevate classic comfort food with rich, savory flavors that dance across your palate. Creamy mashed potatoes provide the perfect canvas for these tender, juicy meat morsels you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Dairy and Herbs:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
Starch:
- 1 pound (1 lb) potatoes, peeled and diced
Instructions
- Generously coat cubed steak with salt and freshly ground black pepper, ensuring even seasoning across all meat surfaces.
- Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers and shows slight smoke.
- Carefully place seasoned steak pieces into hot skillet, creating space between each piece to achieve optimal browning.
- Sear meat for 3-4 minutes, rotating occasionally to develop a rich, caramelized exterior on all sides.
- Transfer perfectly browned steak bites to a clean plate, maintaining their juicy interior.
- Reduce skillet heat and add butter, allowing it to melt smoothly before introducing minced garlic.
- Sauté garlic for 30-45 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
- Return steak bites to skillet, gently tossing to coat evenly with aromatic garlic butter.
- Simultaneously, place diced potatoes in salted boiling water and cook until fork-tender, approximately 15 minutes.
- Drain potatoes thoroughly, then mash with warm milk until creamy and smooth.
- Plate creamy mashed potatoes as a base, arranging garlic butter steak bites on top.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the dish for a vibrant finishing touch.
Notes
- Opt for high-quality, well-marbled cuts like ribeye or sirloin for maximum flavor and tenderness in the steak bites.
- Pat the steak pieces dry before seasoning to ensure a perfect golden-brown crust that seals in juices and creates delicious caramelization.
- For a low-carb version, swap mashed potatoes with cauliflower mash or roasted vegetables to reduce carbohydrate content while maintaining the dish’s rich, savory profile.
- Let the steak rest for a few minutes after cooking to allow juices to redistribute, resulting in more succulent and flavorful meat bites that melt in your mouth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 530 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg