Garlic Butter Steak Bites with a Rich Parmesan Cream Sauce
A decadent dish with tender steak bites coated in garlic butter and a rich Parmesan cream sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingrédients
For the Steak
- 1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into bite-sized cubes Choose between sirloin or ribeye.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- to taste Salt and pepper For seasoning.
- optional chopped fresh parsley for garnish For presentation.
For the Sauce
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- to taste Salt and black pepper For seasoning.
- optional pinch of red pepper flakes For added heat.
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat the steak cubes dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
Cooking the Steak
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add steak in batches and sear for about 2–3 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
Making the Garlic Butter
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant for about 30 seconds.
- Return the steak to the pan and toss to coat in the garlic butter.
Preparing the Parmesan Cream Sauce
- In a separate saucepan, melt an additional tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Sauté finely minced garlic for about 30 seconds.
- Pour in heavy cream, stir well, and let it come to a gentle simmer.
- Gradually add freshly grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until smooth.
Finishing the Dish
- Season the cream sauce with salt, black pepper, or a pinch of red pepper flakes if desired.
- Pour the creamy Parmesan sauce over the steak bites and gently toss to coat.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Avoid overcrowding the pan when cooking the steak to ensure a proper sear. You can also customize with different cheeses or add vegetables for a twist.