Description
Juicy, seared steak bites smothered in a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce—a restaurant-quality dish ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Steak Bites:
- 1.5 lbs (680g) sirloin, ribeye, or tenderloin, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- 2 tbsp avocado or olive oil (high smoke point)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- For the Parmesan Sauce:
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced (fresh preferred)
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan (Parmigiano-Reggiano recommended)
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
- 1/4 cup beef broth (for deglazing, optional)
Instructions
- Sear the Steak: Heat oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Pat steak dry, season, and sear in batches (2–3 mins per side for medium-rare). Avoid overcrowding. Transfer to a plate.
- Make the Sauce: Reduce heat to medium. Melt butter, sauté garlic until fragrant (30 sec). Deglaze with broth, scraping browned bits. Add cream, simmer 3–5 mins until slightly thickened. Whisk in Parmesan until smooth. Add pepper flakes if using.
- Combine: Return steak to skillet, tossing to coat in sauce. Garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Key Tips: Use fresh garlic and high-quality Parmesan for optimal flavor. For a thicker sauce, simmer longer or add a cornstarch slurry :cite[8].
- Variations: Add mushrooms with garlic, swap cream for evaporated milk (lighter), or use Cajun seasoning for a spicy twist :cite[3]:cite[8].
- Serving: Pair with mashed potatoes, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up sauce :cite[5]:cite[6].
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with added cream to revive sauce consistency :cite[6].
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 160mg