Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Parmesan Cream Sauce
Tender steak bites seared in garlic butter and smothered in a creamy parmesan sauce. A rich and savory dish perfect for a comforting dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs steak filet, ribeye, sirloin
- 4-5 tablespoons avocado oil
- 5 tablespoons butter divided
- 10 cloves garlic minced (divided)
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 2 green onions diced (green and white parts)
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- ⅔ cup parmesan grated/shredded/shaved
- 4 lbs russet potatoes for mashed potatoes
- 1 cup half and half warmed
- 6 tablespoons salted butter melted
- ¾ cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded or mozzarella, pepper jack
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- Pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
Prep the Ingredients:
- Cut the steak into 2-3" pieces, rub with avocado oil, and season with blackened seasoning. Let the steak rest at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
- Peel and quarter potatoes, then soak in cold water for 10 minutes to remove excess starch. Boil until fork-tender.
Cook Steak and Potatoes:
- In a hot skillet, add 2-3 tablespoons avocado oil and sear the steak pieces in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Flip once. After cooking, remove steak and set aside.
- Add 3 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon garlic to the skillet, cook until fragrant, then toss steak back in to coat with garlic butter.
Make the Cream Sauce & Serve:
- In the same pan, melt 2 tablespoons butter, sauté the remaining garlic until fragrant. Slowly whisk in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add red pepper flakes, scallions, and parmesan cheese. Whisk until the sauce thickens and adjust salt and pepper.
- Mash the potatoes with half and half, butter, cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Plate the steak bites over mashed potatoes, spooning the parmesan cream sauce over the top.
Notes
- You can substitute the mashed potatoes with mashed cauliflower for a low-carb option.
- For a lighter version, replace heavy cream with evaporated milk.
- To ensure the steak bites are tender, avoid overcooking and let them rest before serving.