Why Make This Recipe
Garlic Butter Steak Bites with a Rich Parmesan Cream Sauce is a delicious and easy dish that brings together tender steak, garlic, and a creamy cheesy sauce. It’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion. This recipe is simple enough for beginners yet impressive enough to wow your guests. Plus, it’s made in one skillet, which means less cleanup!
How to Make Garlic Butter Steak Bites with a Rich Parmesan Cream Sauce
Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped fresh parsley for garnish
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
Directions:
- Prep the steak: Pat your steak cubes dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Sear the steak: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak in batches, searing for 2–3 minutes per side until browned. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Make the garlic butter: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Melt butter, then add garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add steak back in and toss to coat.
- Prepare the Parmesan cream sauce: In a separate saucepan, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add heavy cream, bring to a simmer, and stir in Parmesan until smooth.
- Serve: Pour the sauce over the steak bites or serve on the side. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
How to Serve Garlic Butter Steak Bites with a Rich Parmesan Cream Sauce
These steak bites are great served over a bed of mashed potatoes or with a side of steamed vegetables. You can also serve them with rice or pasta to soak up that creamy sauce. They make a lovely appetizer or a hearty main dish that’s sure to please everyone at the table.
How to Store Garlic Butter Steak Bites with a Rich Parmesan Cream Sauce
To store leftovers, place them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will stay fresh for up to 3 days. To reheat, simply warm them in a skillet over low heat or microwave until heated through.
Tips to Make Garlic Butter Steak Bites with a Rich Parmesan Cream Sauce
- Make sure to pat the steak dry before seasoning and cooking. This helps achieve a good sear.
- Do not overcrowd the pan when searing the steak. Cook in batches if necessary.
- Adjust the amount of garlic and Parmesan cheese in the sauce to your liking.
Variation
You can add sautéed mushrooms or spinach to the cream sauce for extra flavor and nutrition. Experimenting with different herbs like thyme or rosemary can also enhance the dish.
FAQs
CAN I USE A DIFFERENT CUT OF STEAK?
YES, YOU CAN USE ANY TENDER CUT OF STEAK, SUCH AS FILET MIGNON, STRIP STEAK, OR EVEN FLANK STEAK SLICED THINLY AGAINST THE GRAIN. JUST KEEP IN MIND THAT DIFFERENT CUTS COOK AT SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT RATES, SO WATCH THEM CLOSELY TO AVOID OVERCOOKING. WHATEVER CUT YOU CHOOSE, MAKING SURE THE MEAT IS WELL-TRIMMED AND PATTED DRY WILL HELP YOU GET A NICE SEAR AND TENDER BITE.CAN I MAKE THIS RECIPE AHEAD OF TIME?
YES, YOU CAN PREPARE PARTS OF THIS RECIPE AHEAD OF TIME. YOU CAN CUT AND SEASON THE STEAK CUBES AND EVEN MAKE THE PARMESAN CREAM SAUCE IN ADVANCE, THEN STORE THEM SEPARATELY IN THE REFRIGERATOR. WHEN YOU’RE READY TO SERVE, QUICKLY SEAR THE STEAK BITES IN A HOT SKILLET AND GENTLY REHEAT THE SAUCE, ADDING A SPLASH OF CREAM OR MILK IF IT HAS THICKENED TOO MUCH. COMBINING EVERYTHING JUST BEFORE SERVING KEEPS THE STEAK TENDER AND THE SAUCE SILKY.IS THIS DISH SPICY?
ON ITS OWN, THIS DISH IS NOT SPICY—IT’S RICH, GARLICKY, AND CREAMY. THE ONLY HEAT COMES FROM THE OPTIONAL PINCH OF RED PEPPER FLAKES, WHICH YOU CAN EASILY LEAVE OUT IF YOU PREFER A MILDER FLAVOR. IF YOU LIKE A LITTLE KICK, YOU CAN ADD MORE RED PEPPER FLAKES OR EVEN A DASH OF HOT SAUCE TO THE SAUCE WHILE IT SIMMERS. THIS MAKES IT EASY TO ADJUST THE SPICE LEVEL FOR DIFFERENT TASTES AT THE TABLE.
Garlic Butter Steak Bites with a Rich Parmesan Cream Sauce
Ingredients
Steak and Seasoning
- 1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into bite-sized cubes Use tender cuts for best results.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced Additional garlic is used in sauce.
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- to taste Salt and pepper Adjust to preference.
- Optional chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Parmesan Cream Sauce
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter For making the sauce.
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Use high-quality cheese for best flavor.
- to taste Salt and black pepper Adjust according to preference.
- Optional pinch of red pepper flakes For a bit of heat.
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat your steak cubes dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
Searing Steak
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak in batches, searing for 2–3 minutes per side until browned. Remove from pan and set aside.
Making Garlic Butter
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Melt butter, then add garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add steak back in and toss to coat.
Preparing Parmesan Cream Sauce
- In a separate saucepan, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add heavy cream, bring to a simmer, and stir in Parmesan until smooth.
Serving
- Pour the sauce over the steak bites or serve on the side. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.