Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Parmesan Cream Sauce

Name: Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Parmesan Cream Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1.5 lb sirloin steak — cut into 1-inch cubes (ribeye works too); 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp kosher salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 4 tbsp unsalted butter — divided; 5 cloves garlic — minced (about 2 tbsp); 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves — (or 1 tsp dried); 1 cup heavy cream; 0.75 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese — grate it fresh — it melts smoother than pre-shredded; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes — optional, for a little heat; 2 tbsp fresh parsley — chopped, for garnish

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Prep: 10 minCook: 15 minTotal: 25 min4 servings0 forks

Tender sirloin bites seared until crusty, tossed in garlic herb butter, and served over a silky parmesan cream sauce — a steakhouse-worthy dinner in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

1.5 lb sirloin steak — cut into 1-inch cubes (ribeye works too)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp kosher salt
0.5 tsp black pepper
1 tsp smoked paprika
4 tbsp unsalted butter — divided
5 cloves garlic — minced (about 2 tbsp)
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves — (or 1 tsp dried)
1 cup heavy cream
0.75 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese — grate it fresh — it melts smoother than pre-shredded
1 tsp Dijon mustard
0.25 tsp red pepper flakes — optional, for a little heat
2 tbsp fresh parsley — chopped, for garnish

Instructions

1Pat the steak cubes dry with paper towels and toss with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
2Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear the steak bites in a single layer (work in two batches if needed) for 2–3 minutes per side until deeply browned. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with foil.
3Reduce heat to medium. Add 2 tbsp butter to the same skillet; once melted, stir in the garlic and thyme and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
4Pour in the heavy cream, scraping up the browned bits. Simmer 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
5Whisk in the Dijon, then sprinkle in the Parmesan a handful at a time, whisking until smooth. Stir in the red pepper flakes if using. Taste and adjust salt.
6Return the steak bites (and any juices) to the skillet along with the remaining 2 tbsp butter. Toss for 1–2 minutes until the bites are coated and warmed through.
7Spoon over mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread and shower with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

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