Garlic Butter Steak Bites (Printable version)

Juicy garlic butter steak paired with creamy mashed potatoes for a satisfying, hearty dish.

# Ingredient list:

→ Steak Bites

01 - 1.5 lbs sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 1 tsp salt
03 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
04 - 2 tbsp olive oil
05 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
06 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

→ Mashed Potatoes

08 - 2 lbs russet or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
09 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter
10 - 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed
11 - 1/4 cup heavy cream
12 - 1 tsp salt
13 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

# Directions:

01 - Place peeled and cubed potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15–18 minutes until tender.
02 - Drain potatoes thoroughly. Add butter, warmed milk, heavy cream, salt, and pepper, then mash until smooth and creamy. Cover and keep warm.
03 - Pat steak cubes dry with paper towels. Season evenly with salt and black pepper.
04 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add steak cubes in a single layer, searing 1–2 minutes per side until browned but still juicy. Remove and set aside.
05 - Reduce heat to medium. Add 2 tbsp butter to the skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
06 - Return steak bites to the skillet, add remaining 2 tbsp butter, and toss to coat in garlic butter. Cook for an additional minute. Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
07 - Plate mashed potatoes and top with garlic butter steak bites. Spoon extra garlic butter from the skillet over the dish before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Steak bites seared until golden deliver that restaurant-quality crust in your own kitchen without the pretense.
  • Creamy mashed potatoes soak up every drop of garlic butter, turning the side into the real star.
  • Forty minutes from raw ingredients to dinner means weeknight elegance without stress.
  • Works for impressing guests or treating yourself on a Tuesday with no apologies needed.
02 -
  • Don't crowd the pan when searing steak—this one mistake turns your beautiful cubes steamed and gray instead of golden and caramelized.
  • Warm your milk and cream before adding them to potatoes to avoid lumps and help everything come together smoothly.
03 -
  • Bring steak to room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking so it sears evenly rather than staying cold in the center.
  • Reserve a splash of starchy potato cooking water to loosen mashed potatoes if they feel too thick—this trick saves you from adding extra cream.

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