Description
Savor these Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Parmesan Cream Sauce, a deliciously rich and comforting meal perfect for any steak lover. Tender, juicy steak pieces are seared to golden perfection in avocado oil and butter, tossed with fragrant garlic butter, and served over creamy mashed potatoes infused with melted cheese and seasonings. Topped with a luscious parmesan cream sauce studded with scallions and a hint of red pepper flakes, this dish elevates steak night with robust flavors and a satisfying creamy bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak and Seasoning
- 2 lbs steak (filet, ribeye, sirloin, etc.)
- 4-5 tablespoons avocado oil
- 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
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Garlic Butter and 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)
- 2/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated/shredded/shaved
Mash and Additions for Potatoes
- 4 lbs russet potatoes
- 1 cup half and half, warmed
- 6 tablespoons salted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded (or mozzarella, pepper jack, etc.)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- About 1/2 teaspoon pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Cut the steak into 2-3 inch pieces. Rub evenly with avocado oil and season well on all sides with the blackened seasoning mix (paprika, cayenne, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, thyme, and oregano). Let the steak rest at room temperature for 10-15 minutes to remove chill from the fridge. Meanwhile, peel and quarter the potatoes and soak them in cold water for 10 minutes to remove excess starch.
- Boil Potatoes: Drain the soaked potatoes, then place them in a pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until fork tender, about 15-20 minutes, while you prep and cook the steak.
- Cook Steak: Heat 2-3 tablespoons avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak pieces without crowding the pan (cook in batches if needed). Let cook undisturbed for about 2 minutes to develop a golden crust, then flip once. Cook 1 more minute on the other side, reduce heat to low, and cook an additional 1 minute. Remove steak and transfer to a bowl.
- Make Garlic Butter and Toss Steak: In the same skillet, add 3 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon minced garlic. Sauté garlic in butter until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Return steak to the pan and toss to coat thoroughly in the garlic butter. Cook for another minute to meld the flavors. Remove steak to a bowl and tent with foil to keep warm and moist.
- Prepare Parmesan Cream Sauce: Using the same pan with residual garlic butter, add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and the rest of the minced garlic. Sauté until garlic is fragrant, then slowly whisk in the heavy cream. Bring to a simmer and reduce for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Mash Potatoes: Drain the boiled potatoes thoroughly. Add melted butter, warmed half and half, and mash until smooth and creamy without chunks. Stir in shredded cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well and keep warm.
- Finish Sauce and Serve: To the reduced cream sauce, add red pepper flakes and diced green onions, then stir in parmesan cheese. Whisk continuously until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Plate the mashed potatoes, top with steak bites, and generously spoon over the parmesan cream sauce. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use avocado oil due to its high smoke point for better searing.
- Allowing the steak to rest at room temperature before cooking helps achieve an even cook and better crust.
- Cooking steak in batches avoid overcrowding, which helps in proper browning instead of steaming.
- You can substitute monterey jack cheese with mozzarella or pepper jack depending on your preference.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control the heat level in the sauce.
- For creaminess, gently warm half and half before adding to mashed potatoes to prevent cooling the mixture.
- Using freshly grated parmesan will give a better flavor and smoother melt in the sauce.
