Description
Succulent garlic butter steak bites dance with a luxurious parmesan cream sauce in this irresistible culinary masterpiece. Indulgent flavors blend seamlessly, promising a restaurant-quality experience that brings pure comfort right to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb beef sirloin or ribeye steak
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
Dairy Components:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp cream cheese
Seasonings and Extras:
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Pat the steak dry with paper towels to ensure optimal searing and remove excess moisture, creating a perfect surface for caramelization.
- Slice the beef into uniform bite-sized cubes, maintaining consistent sizing for even cooking and attractive presentation.
- Season the steak pieces thoroughly with salt and black pepper, massaging the seasonings into the meat to enhance flavor penetration.
- Heat olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over high heat until it shimmers and begins to smoke slightly, indicating the perfect searing temperature.
- Carefully place steak bites into the hot skillet, allowing each piece to develop a rich, golden-brown crust without overcrowding the pan.
- Sear the steak for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally to achieve an even, crispy exterior while maintaining a juicy interior.
- Reduce heat to medium and add butter and minced garlic to the skillet, creating a fragrant and flavorful coating for the steak bites.
- In a separate saucepan, combine heavy cream, cream cheese, and grated parmesan, whisking continuously over medium-low heat until smooth and velvety.
- Continue cooking the steak bites in the garlic butter for an additional 1-2 minutes, ensuring they reach desired doneness.
- Remove steak from heat and let rest briefly to redistribute internal juices and retain maximum tenderness.
- Pour the creamy parmesan sauce over the steak bites, generously coating each morsel.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and a sprinkle of dried thyme for a burst of fresh herbaceous flavor.
- Serve immediately while the steak is hot and the sauce is creamy, creating an indulgent and satisfying dish.
Notes
- Ensure meat is at room temperature before cooking to guarantee even searing and optimal tenderness.
- Use a heavy-bottomed skillet like cast iron for consistent heat distribution and perfect golden-brown crust development.
- Pat steak pieces completely dry to prevent steaming and promote beautiful caramelization during high-heat cooking.
- For lower-carb diets, replace cream cheese with Greek yogurt or skip cream sauce for a lighter protein-focused meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg