Description
This Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Parmesan Cream Sauce recipe features tender sirloin steak pieces sautéed in rich garlic butter, then coated in a creamy, flavorful Parmesan sauce. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a decadent and easy dish perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, offering a perfect balance of savory and creamy textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak Bites
- 1 lb (450g) sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp (28g) butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
Parmesan Cream Sauce
- 1/2 cup (120ml) beef broth
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the steak bites. Generously season the bite-sized sirloin steak pieces with salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance their flavor before cooking.
- Melt butter in skillet. Place a skillet over medium-high heat and melt 2 tablespoons of butter until fully melted and hot, preparing it for searing the steak.
- Cook the steak bites. Add the seasoned steak pieces to the hot butter and cook, stirring occasionally, until they develop a nice brown crust on all sides, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Remove steak from skillet. Transfer the browned steak bites from the skillet to a plate and set aside to rest while you prepare the sauce.
- Sauté garlic. In the same skillet with the butter and steak drippings, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds to 1 minute until it’s fragrant but not burnt.
- Deglaze skillet with beef broth. Pour in 1/2 cup of beef broth, scraping the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon to lift up the flavorful browned bits left from cooking the steak.
- Add cream and Parmesan. Stir in 1/2 cup of heavy cream and 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese; let the sauce simmer gently, stirring frequently until it thickens to a creamy consistency.
- Combine steak with sauce. Return the cooked steak bites to the skillet, tossing them in the Parmesan cream sauce to ensure all the pieces are well coated and heated through.
- Garnish and serve. Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the steak bites for a fresh burst of color and flavor before serving warm.
Notes
- Use sirloin or your preferred cut of steak, cut into uniform bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- Do not overcrowd the skillet when cooking steak bites to ensure proper browning.
- You can substitute beef broth with chicken broth if desired.
- For a thicker sauce, reduce the cream slightly or allow to simmer a bit longer.
- Freshly grated Parmesan provides better flavor and melts more smoothly.
- Serve this dish over mashed potatoes, pasta, or with crusty bread for a complete meal.
