Description
Garlic butter steak bites with parmesan cream sauce promise a luxurious culinary journey through rich, tender beef complemented by a silky, indulgent sauce. Meat enthusiasts will savor each perfectly seasoned, melt-in-your-mouth morsel that delivers restaurant-quality flavor right from home.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme)
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Cooking Fats and Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Additional Sauce Components:
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Select premium beef cuts and slice into uniform, bite-sized cubes for consistent cooking.
- Liberally season meat pieces with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, ensuring even coverage.
- Prepare a heavy-bottomed skillet by heating a splash of olive oil until it shimmers with intense heat.
- Carefully arrange meat pieces in a single layer, avoiding overcrowding to achieve perfect caramelization.
- Sear meat for approximately 2-3 minutes per side, developing a rich golden-brown exterior while maintaining a tender interior.
- Transfer seared meat to a warm plate, preserving the delectable cooking juices in the skillet.
- Reduce skillet temperature and introduce butter, allowing it to melt and create a luxurious base.
- Infuse the butter with minced garlic and fresh thyme, releasing their aromatic essences for approximately one minute.
- Reintroduce seared meat to the skillet, gently tossing to coat with the fragrant herb-butter mixture.
- For the cream sauce, melt butter in a separate saucepan and whisk in flour to create a smooth roux.
- Gradually stream heavy cream into the roux, whisking continuously to prevent lumps and encourage smooth thickening.
- Incorporate freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a hint of garlic powder, seasoning with salt and pepper to elevate the flavor profile.
- Simmer sauce until it reaches a velvety consistency, stirring periodically to prevent scorching.
- Artfully arrange meat bites on a serving platter and cascade the luxurious Parmesan cream sauce over the top.
- Garnish with finely chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately to preserve the dish’s optimal temperature and texture.
Notes
- Choose tender cuts like ribeye or sirloin for the most succulent steak bites with perfect marbling and rich flavor.
- Pat steak pieces completely dry before seasoning to ensure maximum browning and crispy exterior when searing.
- Use high smoke point oil like avocado or grapeseed for initial searing to prevent burning and achieve golden-brown crust.
- Avoid overcrowding the skillet to maintain high heat and create beautiful caramelization on each steak bite.
- Rest steak bites briefly after cooking to help juices redistribute, keeping meat tender and preventing dryness.
- Create a low-carb version by substituting flour with almond flour or omitting entirely for a gluten-free cream sauce.
- Transform dish into a one-pan meal by adding quick-cooking vegetables like asparagus or zucchini during final steak tossing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg