Easy Garlic Butter Steak Bites with a Rich Parmesan Cream Sauce Recipe
This recipe features easy garlic butter steak bites cooked to perfection and served with a rich, creamy Parmesan sauce. Perfectly seared sirloin or ribeye cubes are tossed in garlic butter and complemented with a luxurious Parmesan cream sauce, creating a savory, indulgent dish ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or impressive appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
For the Steak Bites
- 1 lb (450g) sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped fresh parsley for garnish
For the Parmesan Cream Sauce
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prep the steak: Pat your steak cubes dry with paper towels to ensure a good sear. Season generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
- Sear the steak: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak cubes in batches to avoid overcrowding, searing each batch for 2–3 minutes per side until a deep golden-brown crust forms. Remove the steak bites from the pan and set aside.
- Make the garlic butter: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add butter and let it melt, then add the minced garlic. Sauté the garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned. Return the steak bites to the skillet and toss to coat them evenly in the garlic butter.
- Prepare the Parmesan cream sauce: In a separate small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add the finely minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently. Slowly mix in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Season with salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes to taste.
- Serve: Drizzle the Parmesan cream sauce over the garlic butter steak bites or serve it alongside as a dipping sauce. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired, and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Patting the steak dry before searing helps develop a better crust.
- Searing in batches prevents the steak from steaming and ensures even browning.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the Parmesan sauce.
- Serve with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Keywords: Garlic butter steak bites, Parmesan cream sauce, quick steak recipe, easy dinner, stovetop steak, sirloin steak bites
