Description
Tender Garlic & Herb Butter Steak Bites served over creamy mashed potatoes create a quick, flavorful, and comforting meal perfect for any weeknight dinner. Juicy steak bites are seared to perfection and tossed in a luscious garlic and herb butter sauce, paired with silky mashed potatoes that soak up every bit of the delicious flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak Bites
- 1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Garlic & Herb Butter Sauce
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
Mashed Potatoes
- 2 lbs russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup warm milk or cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Mashed Potatoes: Peel and chop potatoes into evenly sized chunks. Boil in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain well, then mash with warm milk or cream and butter, seasoning generously with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
- Cut and Season the Steak Bites: Trim any excess fat from the steak and cut into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Sear the Steak Bites: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak bites in a single layer, working in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding. Sear until browned on all sides but still juicy inside, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Make the Garlic & Herb Butter Sauce: Reduce heat to medium and add butter to the skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic, parsley, and thyme. Stir frequently for about a minute until fragrant but not browned. Return steak bites to the pan and toss to coat evenly in the sauce.
- Plate and Serve: Spoon creamy mashed potatoes onto plates. Top with garlic and herb butter steak bites and pour any remaining buttery sauce over the top for maximum flavor.
Notes
- Let steak sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before cooking for even searing.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan; cook steak bites in batches for a perfect crust.
- Use a sharp knife to cut steak cleanly and quickly.
- Fresh parsley and thyme dramatically enhance the sauce’s aroma.
- Warm milk or cream before adding to mashed potatoes keeps them silky smooth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Garlic, Herb Butter, Steak Bites, Mashed Potatoes, Weeknight Dinner, Easy Recipe, Comfort Food
