Description
Savory garlic butter steak bites with parmesan cream sauce bring restaurant-quality elegance to home cooking. Sizzling beef morsels draped in rich, creamy sauce promise a luxurious dining experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak and Base Ingredients:
- 2 lbs (0.9 kg) steak (filet, ribeye, sirloin)
- 45 tablespoons (675 ml) avocado oil
Blackened Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons smoked 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
Parmesan Cream Sauce Ingredients:
- 5 tablespoons (75 ml) butter
- 10 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 cups (360 ml) heavy cream
- 2 green onions, diced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2/3 cup (160 ml) parmesan cheese
Cheesy Mashed Potatoes Ingredients:
- 4 lbs (1.8 kg) russet potatoes
- 1 cup (240 ml) half and half, warmed
- 6 tablespoons (90 ml) salted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) monterey jack cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cut steak into uniform 2-3″ bite-sized pieces. Coat thoroughly with avocado oil and homemade blackened seasoning. Allow meat to rest at room temperature for 10-15 minutes to ensure consistent cooking.
- Prepare potatoes by peeling and quartering. Submerge in cold water for 10 minutes to remove excess starch, then drain and boil in salted water until tender.
- Preheat skillet to medium-high heat. Add avocado oil and wait until it shimmers. Arrange steak pieces in single layer without overcrowding. Sear for 2 minutes without moving, then flip and cook additional minute to develop golden crust.
- Remove seared steak from pan. Add butter and minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant. Return steak to pan, coating in garlic butter. Transfer meat to foil-covered plate to retain warmth.
- In same skillet, create cream sauce by adding butter and remaining garlic. Gradually whisk in heavy cream, simmering for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened. Incorporate red pepper flakes, green onions, and parmesan cheese, whisking until smooth.
- Mash drained potatoes with melted butter, warmed half-and-half, and shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until creamy and consistent.
- Plate mashed potatoes, top with steak bites, and generously drizzle parmesan cream sauce over entire dish. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Customize spice levels by adjusting red pepper flakes or using alternative seasoning blends for different flavor profiles.
- Select high-quality, well-marbled cuts like ribeye or sirloin for maximum tenderness and rich flavor in steak bites.
- Create a gluten-free version by using cornstarch instead of traditional flour for thickening the cream sauce and ensuring dietary compatibility.
- Prepare steak bites in advance by marinating and cutting meat earlier, then quickly searing just before serving to maintain optimal texture and juiciness.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 860
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 62 g
- Saturated Fat: 30 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg