Description
Tender steak bites seared to perfection and bathed in a rich garlic butter and creamy Parmesan sauce. Perfect for a quick yet gourmet weeknight dinner or an elegant crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- Fresh chopped parsley (for garnish)
- Extra Parmesan shavings (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the steak cubes dry and season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Preheat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter.
- Sear steak bites in a single layer for 2 minutes, then flip and cook another 1–2 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium, add remaining 2 tablespoons butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds.
- Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly add heavy cream while whisking to avoid lumps.
- Bring to a simmer, then add Parmesan, red pepper flakes, and thyme. Whisk until smooth.
- Return steak bites and juices to pan. Toss gently to coat and cook for 1–2 minutes to reheat.
Notes
Use room-temperature steak for even cooking and avoid overcrowding the pan to get that perfect sear.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
Keywords: garlic butter steak bites, parmesan cream sauce, quick dinner, beef recipe