Description
Succulent Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Mash bring together rich, tender beef and creamy potatoes in a classic comfort dish. Seared to perfection and dripping with herbed butter, this meal promises a hearty experience you’ll savor down to the last delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Fats and Cooking Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter for mashed potatoes
Starch:
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
- Salt and pepper for mashed potatoes
Instructions
- Submerge potato cubes in a generously salted water bath, simmering for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain completely and transform into silky mashed potatoes by incorporating heavy cream, butter, salt, and pepper. Keep warm and fluffy.
- Ignite a large skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Generously season steak bites with salt and pepper. Sear each piece for 2-3 minutes, developing a rich caramelized exterior while maintaining a juicy interior.
- Extract steak bites from the skillet and reserve momentarily. Within the same pan, melt butter until golden and foamy. Introduce minced garlic and fresh thyme, allowing aromatics to bloom and release their fragrant essence for 1-2 minutes.
- Reunite seared steak bites with the aromatic garlic butter, gently tossing to ensure each morsel is lavishly coated and glistening.
- Plate the succulent steak bites atop the creamy mashed potatoes, creating a rustic and indulgent dining experience that harmonizes tender meat with velvety potato foundation.
Notes
- Potato Perfection: Choose starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for the creamiest, fluffiest mashed potatoes that melt in your mouth.
- Temperature Trick: Let steak bites sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before cooking to ensure even searing and maximum flavor development.
- Butter Brilliance: Use high-quality unsalted butter for controlled seasoning and richer, more complex garlic butter sauce.
- Dietary Flexibility: Swap heavy cream with lactose-free milk or plant-based alternatives for a lighter, dairy-free version of this comforting dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 696 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 50 g
- Saturated Fat: 25 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg