Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Parmesan Cream Sauce
Juicy steak bites seared in garlic butter and smothered in a rich parmesan cream sauce, served over cheesy mashed potatoes. A hearty and comforting family meal that’s fast and full of flavor!
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Pot
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Potato Masher
- Knife
Ingredients
Steak Bites
- 2 pounds Steak filet, ribeye, or sirloin cut into 2–3 inch cubes
- 5 tablespoons Avocado oil divided for searing
Parmesan Cream Sauce
- 5 tablespoons Butter divided
- 10 cloves Garlic minced and divided
- 1.5 cups Heavy cream
- 2 whole Green onions diced, both white and green parts
- 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes optional, adjust to taste
- 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese shredded or grated
Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
- 4 pounds Russet potatoes peeled and quartered
- 1 cup Half and half warmed
- 6 tablespoons Salted butter melted
- 3/4 cup Monterey Jack cheese or mozzarella/pepper jack, shredded
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper to taste
Homemade Blackened Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons Smoked paprika or regular paprika
- 1 tablespoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon Onion powder
- 2 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon Dried oregano
Instructions
- Cut steak into 2–3 inch cubes. Rub with avocado oil and coat evenly in blackened seasoning. Let sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes.
- Peel and quarter potatoes. Soak in cold water for 10 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender while cooking the steak.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high with 2–3 tablespoons avocado oil. Sear steak bites in batches, 2 minutes undisturbed per side, flipping once. Reduce heat and cook 1 more minute. Remove to a bowl.
- Add 3 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until fragrant, then return steak to coat in garlic butter. Remove and tent with foil.
- In the same skillet, add 2 tablespoons butter and remaining garlic. Sauté until fragrant, then slowly whisk in heavy cream. Simmer 3–5 minutes to thicken.
- Stir in red pepper flakes, scallions, and parmesan cheese. Whisk until smooth. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Drain cooked potatoes. Mash with melted butter and warmed half and half. Add cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- To serve, spoon mashed potatoes onto plates. Top with steak bites and drizzle with parmesan cream sauce. Garnish with parsley if desired.