Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Parmesan Cream Sauce
These garlic butter steak bites with Parmesan cream sauce are tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. An easy, creamy steak dinner perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
Steak Bites
600–700 g (1.3–1.5 lb) sirloin or ribeye, cut into bite-sized cubes
1½ tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh thyme or rosemary
Parmesan Cream Sauce2 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
Salt & pepper to taste
Cheesy Mashed Potatoes1 kg (2 lb) potatoes, peeled & chopped
3 tbsp butter
½ cup (120 ml) milk or cream
1 cup (100 g) shredded cheddar cheese
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Make the Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (15–20 min).
Drain and mash until smooth.
Mix in butter, milk/cream, cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper.
Keep warm.
2. Cook the Steak Bites
Pat steak dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Heat olive oil in a hot skillet.
Sear steak bites in batches (don’t overcrowd) for 2–3 minutes until browned.
Remove and set aside.
3. Garlic Butter Flavor Boost
In the same pan, reduce heat to medium.
Add butter, garlic, and herbs.
Stir for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
Return steak bites and toss to coat.
4. Make Parmesan Cream Sauce
In a separate pan, melt butter.
Sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
Add heavy cream and simmer 2–3 minutes.
Stir in Parmesan until smooth and thick.
Season with salt, pepper, and Dijon (optional).
5. Combine & Serve
Spoon cheesy mashed potatoes onto plates
Top with garlic butter steak bites
Drizzle generously with Parmesan cream sauce
Finish with cracked black pepper or parsley
Optional Add-OnsCrispy bacon bits
Mushrooms sautéed in butter
Chili flakes for heat
Extra Parmesan dusting