Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Parmesan Cream Sauce
Tender, juicy cubes of steak seared to perfection and enveloped in a rich garlic butter, then smothered in a velvety Parmesan cream sauce. This restaurant-quality dish delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort for an impressive yet easy meal.
Ingredients
For the Steak Bites:
1½ pounds sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper
For the Parmesan Cream Sauce:
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 garlic cloves, finely minced
1¼ cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
½ teaspoon lemon zest
¼ teaspoon white pepper
Sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Pat steak dry, cut into 1-inch cubes, and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over high heat, add olive oil, and sear steak in batches for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, add butter, garlic, thyme, rosemary, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 60 seconds until fragrant.
- Return steak to pan, toss to coat in garlic butter, then remove steak and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add 2 tablespoons butter and minced garlic, sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add heavy cream, bring to a gentle simmer, and cook 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Reduce heat to low, gradually whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth, then stir in parsley and lemon zest.
- Return steak bites to the sauce, gently toss to coat, and heat through for 1 minute.
- Garnish with additional parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving)
- Calories: 645
- Protein: 39g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fat: 52g (28g saturated)
- Fiber: <1g
- Sodium: 490mg