Tender Steak Bites Garlic Butter Parmesan
Succulent steak bites seared in garlic butter and tossed in a creamy parmesan sauce, perfect for a quick, flavorful dinner served with your favorite sides.
Equipment
- 1 cast iron skillet for searing steak and cooking sauce
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs sirloin or ribeye steak cut into cubes
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter divided
- 6 cloves garlic minced, divided
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 0.25 tsp cracked black pepper
- Pinch crushed red pepper flakes optional
- Salt to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Pat steak cubes dry and season with salt and pepper; let rest at room temperature for 20–30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over high heat and sear steak bites in a single layer for 2–3 minutes per side. Work in batches and transfer cooked steak to a plate, loosely covering it.
- Reduce heat to medium and add 2 tablespoons butter and 4 minced garlic cloves to the skillet. Stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Return steak bites to the skillet and toss in garlic butter, then remove again to avoid overcooking.
- Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in the skillet and sauté 2 minced garlic cloves for 30 seconds.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in parmesan cheese, black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, and salt to taste until smooth.
- Return steak bites to the skillet, coat with the parmesan cream sauce, and heat for 1–2 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately with preferred sides.
Notes
- Let steak come to room temperature before cooking for an even sear.
- Grate parmesan fresh for best sauce flavor and texture.
- Use a cast-iron skillet to retain heat and enhance caramelization.