Description
Juicy, pan-seared steak bites smothered in garlic butter sauce and served over creamy mashed potatoes—this is the kind of meal that feels like a warm hug on a plate. Quick and easy to make, it’s perfect for a busy weeknight or a special weekend dinner. You’ll love the golden crust on each bite of steak, the richness of the butter sauce, and how it all pairs with silky mashed potatoes. It’s comfort food made simple, but it never fails to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
1. For the Steak Bites:
- 1.5 lbs sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch pieces
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
2. For the Mashed Potatoes:
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup heavy cream (warm)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Season the steak bites generously with salt and pepper. Let them rest at room temperature for 20-30 minutes.
- Step 2: Boil the potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Step 3: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the steak bites in batches, about 2 minutes per side. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Step 4: Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Step 5: Return the steak bites to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic butter. Cook for another 1 minute. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
- Step 6: Mash the potatoes with butter, warm cream, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Step 7: Serve steak bites over mashed potatoes. Drizzle with extra garlic butter sauce.
Notes
- For extra richness, stir a little parmesan cheese into the mashed potatoes.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice over the steak bites before serving to balance the richness.
- Use a cast iron skillet for the best sear on the steak bites.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg