🍽️ Introduction:
Juicy, tender steak bites seared to perfection and tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce, served alongside creamy, buttery mashed potatoes — this meal is the ultimate comfort food. It’s quick enough for a weeknight dinner, yet impressive enough for entertaining guests. The contrast of the crispy golden steak edges with velvety potatoes makes every bite satisfying and full of flavor.
🛒 Ingredients:
For the Steak Bites:
- 1.5 lbs (680g) sirloin steak (or ribeye), cut into 1-inch cubes
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes for heat
For the Mashed Potatoes:
- 2 lbs (900g) Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup whole milk (or heavy cream for extra richness)
- ¼ cup sour cream (optional for creaminess)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
🔪 Instructions & Methods:
Step 1: Prepare the Mashed Potatoes
- Boil the potatoes: Add the peeled and cubed potatoes to a large pot of cold, salted water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes or until fork-tender.
- Drain and mash: Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add butter, warm milk, and sour cream (if using). Mash until smooth and creamy.
- Season: Add salt and pepper to taste. Cover and keep warm while you cook the steak.
Step 2: Cook the Steak Bites
- Season the steak: Pat the steak cubes dry with a paper towel. Season generously with salt and black pepper.
- Sear in batches: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add half the steak bites (don’t overcrowd) and sear for 2 minutes per side or until browned and crusty. Remove and repeat with the second batch.
- Make garlic butter: Reduce heat to medium. In the same skillet, add butter and minced garlic. Stir frequently for about 30 seconds until fragrant — don’t let the garlic burn.
- Toss the steak bites: Return all steak bites to the pan and toss them in the garlic butter for 1–2 minutes. Optional: sprinkle with red pepper flakes for a little kick.
- Garnish: Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley.
🍴 To Serve:
- Spoon a generous portion of mashed potatoes onto a plate.
- Pile garlic butter steak bites over or alongside the potatoes.
- Drizzle extra garlic butter from the pan over the top for added flavor.
🔁 Tips & Variations:
- Meat Choice: Sirloin is great for tenderness and affordability, but ribeye adds more richness.
- Add veggies: Sautéed green beans, asparagus, or a simple salad pair perfectly.
- Cheesy mash: Mix shredded cheddar or Parmesan into the mashed potatoes for extra decadence.
- Garlic overload? You can roast the garlic first for a milder, sweeter flavor.