Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Parmesan Cream Sauce
Savor the mouthwatering flavor of Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Parmesan Cream Sauce, a perfect blend of tender steak, rich garlic butter, and creamy Parmesan goodness. This recipe is ideal for fans of homemade recipes, high protein recipes dinner, and grilling ideas for dinner that deliver quick and delicious meals.
Ingredients
- For Steak Bites:
- 2 lbs steak filet, ribeye, sirloin, or your choice
- 4-5 tablespoons avocado oil high smoke point
- For Parmesan Cream Sauce:
- 5 tablespoons butter divided
- 10 cloves garlic minced and divided
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 2 green onions diced (green and white parts)
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to taste
- ⅔ cup Parmesan cheese grated/shredded/shaved
- For Cheesy Mashed Potatoes:
- 4 lbs russet potatoes
- 1 cup half and half warmed
- 6 tablespoons salted butter melted
- ¾ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese or mozzarella, pepper jack
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper adjust to taste
- For Homemade Blackened Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika or regular 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
- Prepare Blackened Seasoning: In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, cayenne, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, thyme, and oregano. Set aside.
- Prep Potatoes: Boil potatoes until tender, then mash with warmed half and half, melted butter, cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Keep warm.
- Season Steak: Cut steak into bite-sized pieces. Toss with blackened seasoning.
- Cook Steak Bites: Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over high heat. Sear steak bites for 2-3 minutes per side until browned and cooked to desired doneness. Remove steak from pan and set aside.
- Make Parmesan Cream Sauce: In the same skillet, melt 3 tablespoons butter. Add half the garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream, green onions, red pepper flakes, and Parmesan cheese. Simmer and stir until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Add remaining garlic and butter for extra flavor, stirring to combine.
- Serve: Plate cheesy mashed potatoes, top with steak bites, and drizzle generously with Parmesan cream sauce.
Notes
- Use avocado oil for a higher smoke point and better sear.
- Adjust cayenne and red pepper flakes for heat preference.
- Leftover sauce makes a great dip or pasta sauce.