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Tasty Butter Steak with Sauce

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Slice steak into pieces, sear in garlic butter until golden. Drizzle with creamy parmesan mixture. Dish up over creamy potatoes. Ready in just 30 minutes.

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Updated on Sun, 13 Apr 2025 16:04:31 GMT
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Whip up these juicy Garlic Butter Steak Chunks smothered in a velvety Parmesan cream sauce. The meat bits cook in fragrant garlic butter until perfectly done, then they're drowned in silky sauce. Great for chilly evenings or when company drops by. Pair with cheesy potato mash for a dinner that'll wow everyone at the table.

Benefits Worth Noting

Looks impressive but couldn't be simpler. Uses everyday ingredients yet creates something remarkable. They're always a hit - plates come back empty. Need something lighter? Cut back on the cream and pair with cauliflower mash instead. The beef stays tender, and you'll want to pour that sauce on literally everything.

Ingredients List

  • Potatoes: For your creamy base
  • Seasonings: Whatever spices you fancy
  • Parmesan: Freshly grated, not pre-packaged
  • Red Pepper: A tiny bit for warmth
  • Green Onions: For brightness
  • Heavy Cream: Creates the sauce
  • Garlic: Nothing beats minced fresh
  • Butter: For that luxurious touch
  • Oil: For searing heat
  • Steak: Go for soft cuts like tenderloin or ribeye

Step By Step

Put It Together:
Layer the mash on bottom. Top with meat chunks. Drizzle sauce all over.
Fix Potatoes:
Crush with butter and cream. Stir in cheese and seasonings.
Mix Sauce:
In the same skillet - add butter, garlic, cream. Let it bubble and thicken. Throw in cheese.
Make Garlic Butter:
Drop butter in pan, cook garlic until fragrant. Roll steak pieces through it.
Cook Steak:
Get skillet smoking hot. Toss meat in for 2 minutes per side. Don't pack them in.
Start Potatoes:
Remove skins and cube them. Drop in cold water. Cook until fork-tender.
Get Steak Ready:
Slice beef into bite-sized cubes. Coat with oil and seasonings. Rest for 15 minutes.

What Makes It Special

The ultimate soul-warming meal. Beef turns out succulent, sauce becomes luscious, potatoes end up fluffy. Perfect for frosty evenings or when you're craving something fancy. Tastes better than eating out because everything's made fresh.

Quality Matters

Great ingredients make incredible meals. Choose tender beef cuts, aromatic garlic, real dairy butter. That sauce transforms ordinary meat into something memorable. Works wonderfully with mashed spuds or any side dish you prefer.

Chef Secrets

Bring meat to room temp before cooking for juicier results. Don't overcrowd your skillet. Keep the flame high for proper browning. Create sauce in the steak pan to capture all those tasty bits.

Nailing The Details

Don't skimp on seasoning. Get your pan crazy hot first. Check sauce flavor and adjust salt as needed. Want more kick? Toss in extra pepper flakes. Craving richness? Add another handful of cheese. Cut meat pieces uniformly so they finish cooking together.

Troubleshooting

Sauce too gloppy? Pour in a bit more cream. Too runny? Let it simmer longer. Meat came out chewy? Slice smaller next time. Running low on sauce? Just double that part - nobody ever complains about extra.

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Presentation Ideas

Dish it up steaming - the sauce thickens as it cools. Start with a potato base, add the meat pieces, then drizzle sauce over top. Let guests spoon extra sauce as they want. Tastes amazing with some green veggies on the side.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Can I swap the cheese?

Any cheese that melts works well. Stronger flavors add extra punch. Feel free to blend types. Bright yellow ones look awesome. Just make sure it's freshly grated.

→ How to make it milder?

Leave out the chili flakes. Cut back on the black pepper. Simple garlic flavor works perfectly. Sample your sauce as you cook. More spice can always go in later.

→ Which cuts work best?

Tender steak types are perfect. Premium cuts taste wonderful. Standard steak is totally fine. Just keep cooking time short. Always slice against the grain.

→ Can I prep potatoes ahead?

They'll last a full day in the fridge. Reheat slowly with some milk. A pat of butter freshens them up. Mix continuously while warming. Store with good covering.

→ Got gluten issues?

Cornstarch makes a good swap for thickening. Double-check your seasoning labels. Try using rice flour instead. The meat tastes great even by itself. Be careful with store-bought sauces.

→ Why's my meat tough?

Try cutting smaller pieces. Cook for less time. Let it sit after cooking. Bring to room temperature first. Consider buying better quality cuts.

→ Sauce turned out gloppy?

Slowly pour in more milk. Keep the spoon moving. Warmth will help it thin out. You can filter out any lumps. Use very low heat while fixing it.

→ Need to transport it?

Keep the sauce in a separate container. Wrap meat to maintain warmth. Bring some extra sauce along. You might need to warm it there. Pack some spare cream just in case.

→ In a hurry?

Look for pre-chopped steak. Use instant mashed potatoes. Go with a simpler sauce. Skip the fancy extras. It'll still taste fantastic.

→ Cooking for a crowd?

Fry meat in smaller batches. Keep early batches warm. Make extra sauce. Just double all ingredients. Don't overcrowd your cooking pan.

→ Need more garlic flavor?

Throw in plenty of fresh cloves. Try pre-roasting some. Add a sprinkle of garlic powder. Mix it into the sauce. Even garlic-infused butter works great.

→ Meal seems too dry?

Add an extra knob of butter. Keep sauce nearby for adding. Lower your cooking temperature. Use a cover during rest time. Consider preparing additional sauce.

Conclusion

Enjoyed this? Maybe try buttery prawns next time. Or go for cheesy chicken bites. Even simple cheesy potatoes really hit right.

Steak Bites in Creamy Sauce

Speedy buttery beef chunks.

Prep Time
15 Minutes
Cook Time
15 Minutes
Total Time
30 Minutes
By: Sophia


Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: American

Yield: 4 Servings

Dietary: Gluten-Free

Ingredients

01 2 lbs beef cuts - choose from filet, ribeye or sirloin.
02 4-5 tbsp avocado oil.
03 5 tbsp butter, split.
04 10 garlic cloves, chopped and split.
05 1.5 cups heavy cream.
06 2 green onions, cut up (use both colors).
07 1 tsp chili flakes.
08 2/3 cup parmesan cheese, any style.
09 4 lbs brown-skin potatoes.
10 1 cup warmed half and half.
11 6 tbsp melted salted butter.
12 3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack (or swap with another melty cheese).
13 1 tsp garlic powder.
14 3/4 tsp salt.
15 Pepper as you like it, roughly 1/2 tsp.
16 2 tbsp smoked paprika (regular works too).
17 1 tbsp cayenne pepper.
18 1 tbsp onion powder.
19 2 tsp garlic powder.
20 1 tsp ground black pepper.
21 1 tsp salt.
22 1/2 tsp dried thyme.
23 1/2 tsp dried oregano.

Instructions

Step 01

Chop steak into chunks about 2-3 inches big, coat with avocado oil and rub with blackened spice mix. Let it sit out for 10-15 mins to warm up while you work on the potatoes.

Step 02

Strip the skins off potatoes and cut into quarters, then soak them in cold water for 10 mins to get rid of extra starch. Empty water and boil them in salty water until soft enough for a fork.

Step 03

Heat up 2-3 tbsp avocado oil in a big pan on medium-high. Put in beef pieces with space between them and don't move them for about 2 minutes until they're brown. Turn over, cook 1 more minute, then turn heat down for another minute. Take them out and cover.

Step 04

Using that same pan, melt 3 tbsp butter and cook 1 tbsp chopped garlic until it smells good. Toss beef back in and make sure each chunk gets coated with garlicky butter. Cook one more minute then set aside under foil.

Step 05

Drop the rest of the butter and garlic in the pan, cook until you can smell it. Slowly add heavy cream while whisking, let it bubble and cook down for 3-5 minutes.

Step 06

Empty water from potatoes, then mash them up with the melted butter and warm half and half until they're smooth. Mix in Monterey Jack, garlic powder, salt and pepper till everything tastes good together.

Step 07

Mix chili flakes and green onions into your cream sauce, then add Parmesan, stirring until it gets nice and thick. Taste and add more seasoning if you want.

Step 08

Load up plates with beef chunks on top of cheesy mashed potatoes and pour lots of that Parmesan cream sauce over everything for an amazing meal.

Notes

  1. You can play around with different seasonings for both the beef chunks and potatoes depending on what you like.
  2. We suggest avocado oil because it won't burn when you're cooking at high heat, giving your meat a nice brown outside.
  3. Don't worry about the heat level - just add more or less chili flakes to make the sauce match how spicy you want it.

Tools You'll Need

  • Big frying pan.
  • Cooking pot.
  • Potato peeler.
  • Potato masher.
  • Mixing whisk.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Dairy.
  • Garlic.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
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