Description
Juicy garlic butter steak bites smothered in a creamy Parmesan sauce—this quick and easy recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavors in under 30 minutes! Perfect for weeknight dinners, serve it with mashed potatoes, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up every last drop of sauce.
Ingredients
For the Steak Bites:
- 1 1/2 lbs sirloin steak (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
For the Parmesan Cream Sauce:
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Steak Bites – Season the steak with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steak bites in batches for 2 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
2. Make the Garlic Butter – In the same pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Return steak bites to the pan, tossing to coat. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. Make the Parmesan Cream Sauce – In a separate pan, melt butter and whisk in flour. Cook for 1 minute, then slowly add heavy cream and milk, whisking constantly. Stir in Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Simmer until thickened.
4. Combine & Serve – Pour the Parmesan sauce over the steak bites and toss gently. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For the best sear, pat steak dry before cooking.
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the creamiest sauce.
Add mushrooms or spinach for extra flavor and texture.
For a thicker sauce, simmer a few minutes longer or add more Parmesan.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container and reheated with a splash of milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: Garlic butter steak, steak bites, Parmesan cream sauce, garlic butter steak bites, creamy steak recipe