Description
Tender, juicy beef cubes seared in aromatic garlic butter, served over velvety smooth mashed potatoes. This restaurant-quality dish delivers comfort food perfection with a gourmet touch in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef steak (sirloin or ribeye)
- Choose quality meat for better flavor. Look for bright red color with good marbling.
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Extra virgin is recommended for added flavor.
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- Room temperature butter melts beautifully into sauces.
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh garlic makes a world of difference. Avoid jarred for the best flavor.
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lb potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- Yukon Golds or Russets work best for a creamy mash.
- 1/4 cup milk
- Adjust for your desired creaminess.
- 2 tbsp butter for mash
- Chives for garnish (optional)
- Freshly chopped for a pop of color and flavor.
Instructions
Prep Potatoes: Boil potatoes in salted water 15-20 mins until fork-tender. Drain well.,Mash: Return potatoes to pot. Add warm cream, butter, sour cream, and seasonings. Mash until smooth. Cover to keep warm.,Season Beef: Pat steak cubes dry. Toss with salt, pepper, and paprika.,Sear Beef: Heat 2 tbsp butter in large skillet over high heat. Sear beef in batches 2-3 mins per side for medium-rare. Remove.,Make Sauce: Reduce heat. Melt remaining 2 tbsp butter. Add garlic; cook 30 sec until fragrant. Stir in lemon juice and parsley.,Combine: Return beef to skillet; toss with garlic butter. Serve immediately over mashed potatoes. Garnish with chives.
Notes
Steak Tip: Blot beef dry before seasoning for better sear,Make Ahead: Potatoes can be made 2 hours early (keep warm in double boiler),Doneness Guide: 2 mins/side for rare, 3-4 for medium-well,Luxury Upgrade: Use filet mignon cubes instead of sirloin,Vegetable Pairing: Roasted asparagus or green beans
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American Gourmet
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ recipe
- Calories: 720 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 48g
- Saturated Fat: 27g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 185mg