🥩 Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Parmesan Cream Sauce
Ingredients (Serves 2–4)
For the Steak Bites
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1 lb sirloin, ribeye, or tender steak, cut into 1–2 inch cubes
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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1–2 tbsp olive oil
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3 tbsp unsalted butter
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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Optional: fresh thyme or rosemary for flavor
For the Parmesan Cream Sauce
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 tbsp butter
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1 clove garlic, minced
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Salt & pepper to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Sear the steak bites
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Pat steak cubes dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Sear steak cubes in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until browned and cooked to your desired doneness.
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Remove steak and set aside.
2. Make garlic butter
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Reduce heat to medium.
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In the same skillet, melt 3 tbsp butter.
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Add minced garlic and optional herbs; sauté 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
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Return steak bites to skillet and toss in garlic butter to coat.
3. Make the Parmesan cream sauce
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In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 tbsp butter.
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Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
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Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
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Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and creamy.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Serve
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Plate the steak bites and pour the Parmesan cream sauce over the top (or serve on the side for dipping).
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Garnish with chopped parsley.
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Serve with mashed potatoes, pasta, or roasted vegetables.
✨ Tips for Success
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High heat = perfect sear; avoid overcrowding the pan.
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Steak choice: sirloin, ribeye, or tenderloin works best.
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Make it extra garlicky: add roasted garlic to the cream sauce.
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Optional kick: a pinch of red pepper flakes in the cream sauce.
If you want, I can also create a one-skillet version that cooks the steak and makes the Parmesan cream sauce all in the same pan for even easier cleanup.
