Juicy, seared steak bites coated in a rich garlic butter sauce, served alongside creamy mashed potatoes. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion!
Ingredients:
For the Steak Bites:
- 1 ½ lbs sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
For the Mashed Potatoes:
- 2 lbs russet or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- ½ cup whole milk (or heavy cream for extra richness)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: 2 cloves roasted garlic for extra flavor
Directions:
- Boil the potatoes:
Add potatoes to a large pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook for 15–20 minutes or until fork-tender. Drain and mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper. Set aside and keep warm. - Prep the steak bites:
Pat steak pieces dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. - Sear the steak:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add steak in a single layer (work in batches if needed). Sear for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and just cooked through. Remove and set aside. - Make garlic butter:
Reduce heat to medium, add butter, garlic, and herbs. Stir for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Return steak bites to skillet and toss to coat in garlic butter. - Serve:
Spoon mashed potatoes onto plates and top with garlic butter steak bites. Garnish with chopped parsley.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: ~550 per serving
This meal is cozy, quick, and bursting with flavor — great for a date night or when you just want to treat yourself! Want a spicy version or a veggie-loaded twist next?