Description
This Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Creamy Mashed Potatoes recipe offers tender, flavorful sirloin steak cubes sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce served alongside smooth and creamy mashed potatoes. Perfect for a comforting and satisfying meal, this dish combines classic flavors and simple techniques to deliver a homemade dinner everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Garlic Butter Steak Bites:
- 1 lb sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Creamy Mashed Potatoes:
- 2 lbs potatoes (Yukon gold or russet), peeled and cut into chunks
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Mashed Potatoes: Place the peeled and chunked potatoes in a large pot and cover them with water. Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook the potatoes for 15-20 minutes, or until they are fork-tender and easily mashed.
- Mash the Potatoes: Drain the cooked potatoes thoroughly and return them to the pot. Add the butter, heavy cream, and minced garlic if using. Mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, then cover and set aside to keep warm.
- Heat the Skillet: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. While it heats, season the steak cubes generously with salt, pepper, dried thyme, and dried rosemary to enhance flavor.
- Cook the Steak Bites: Add the seasoned steak cubes to the hot skillet in a single layer. Cook them for 3-4 minutes per side, allowing the cubes to brown nicely and reach your desired level of doneness. Once cooked, remove the steak bites from the skillet and set aside.
- Create Garlic Butter Sauce: Reduce heat to medium and add the butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant but not browned, to infuse the butter with garlic flavor.
- Toss Steak in Sauce: Return the cooked steak bites to the skillet and toss them in the garlic butter sauce until evenly coated and heated through, ensuring every bite is flavorful and juicy.
- Plate and Garnish: Spoon the creamy mashed potatoes generously onto serving plates. Top with the garlic butter steak bites and drizzle any remaining garlic butter sauce from the skillet. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy this hearty and delicious meal while warm, pairing tender steak bites with velvety mashed potatoes for a perfect balance of textures and flavors.
Notes
- Choose sirloin steak for tender, flavorful steak bites. Other tender beef cuts can also be used.
- For creamier mashed potatoes, warm the heavy cream before mashing.
- Adjust garlic quantity to your preference, adding more for a stronger garlic flavor.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the skillet when cooking steak bites to ensure proper searing.
- Use fresh herbs if available for a more vibrant flavor instead of dried thyme and rosemary.
- Leftover steak bites can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
