Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Rich Parmesan Cream Sauce
A quick and indulgent dish featuring tender steak bites coated in garlicky butter and a creamy parmesan sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Steak Ingredients
- 1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into bite-sized cubes Choose a tender cut for best results.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter Plus 1 tablespoon for the sauce.
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Parmesan Cream Sauce Ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced (for the sauce)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes for a little kick
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat the steak cubes dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
Cooking Steak
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add the steak cubes and sear them for 2–3 minutes on each side until browned.
- Remove from the pan and set aside.
Making Garlic Butter
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium. Melt the 3 tablespoons of butter, then add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Toss in the seared steak, coating it with the garlic butter.
Preparing Parmesan Cream Sauce
- In a separate saucepan, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Sauté the 2 cloves of minced garlic for about 30 seconds.
- Slowly add the heavy cream, bring to a simmer, and stir in freshly grated Parmesan until smooth.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
Serving
- Pour the rich sauce over the garlic butter steak bites or serve it on the side.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before enjoying!
Notes
Serve with garlic mashed potatoes, creamy risotto, or a crisp green salad. Pair with a robust red wine for the best experience.