Description
Tender garlic and herb butter steak bites served over creamy mashed potatoes make for the ultimate comforting and flavor-packed dinner.
Ingredients
- Sirloin Steak: 1.5 pounds, cut into bite-sized cubes
- Russet Potatoes: 2 pounds, peeled and chopped
- Garlic Cloves: 5, minced
- Unsalted Butter: 6 tablespoons, divided
- Fresh Parsley: 2 tablespoons, finely chopped
- Heavy Cream: 1/2 cup, warmed
- Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: 1 teaspoon, plus more to taste
- Black Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon, freshly ground
- Fresh Thyme: 1 teaspoon, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
- Combine Ingredients: Season steak with salt and pepper, tossing to coat evenly.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Add potatoes to boiling water and cook until tender. Sear steak in the skillet with olive oil, 2–3 minutes per side in batches.
- Assemble the Dish: Remove steak and add butter, garlic, thyme, and parsley to the skillet.
- Cook to Perfection: Return steak to skillet and toss with the garlic herb butter.
- Finishing Touches: Drain and mash potatoes with butter, cream, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate mashed potatoes, top with steak bites, and drizzle with herb butter. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Use a cast iron skillet for best sear and flavor.
- Make mashed potatoes ahead and reheat with a splash of cream.
- Don’t burn the garlic — cook just until fragrant.
- Let steak rest before tossing in butter for juicier bites.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: steak bites, mashed potatoes, garlic butter, herb butter steak, quick dinner, comfort food