Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Herb Mashed Potatoes

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⭐ Serves: 3–4

⭐ Prep Time: 10 minutes

⭐ Cook Time: 20 minutes

✅ INGREDIENTS

For the Steak Bites

700g (1.5 lb) sirloin, ribeye, or tenderloin, cut into bite-sized cubes

2 tbsp olive oil

3 tbsp butter

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (optional but great)

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp black pepper

1 tsp onion powder

Salt to taste

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

For the Mashed Potatoes

4–5 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed

3 tbsp butter

1/4 cup milk or cream (add more to taste)

Salt & pepper to taste

Optional: garlic powder, parsley, or chives

🥔 HOW TO MAKE THE MASHED POTATOES

  1. Boil the potatoes

Add peeled, chopped potatoes to a pot of salted water.

Boil 12–15 minutes or until fork-tender.

  1. Mash and season

Drain water, then add butter while potatoes are hot.

Add milk/cream gradually until smooth and fluffy.

Season with salt, black pepper, and optional garlic powder.

Sprinkle parsley or chives if desired.

🔥 HOW TO MAKE THE GARLIC BUTTER STEAK BITES

  1. Season the steak

In a bowl, mix steak cubes with:

salt

pepper

smoked paprika

onion powder

Set aside.

  1. Sear the steak bites

Heat a pan on high heat.

Add olive oil.

When sizzling hot, add steak pieces in a single layer.

Cook 1–2 minutes per side.

Remove and set aside (they will be juicy and browned).

  1. Make the garlic butter sauce

In the same pan:

Add butter

Add minced garlic

Stir until fragrant (20–30 seconds)

Then add:

Worcestershire sauce

A pinch more black pepper

Let sauce bubble for 10 seconds.

  1. Return steak bites to coat

Toss the steak bites in the garlic butter sauce.

Garnish with fresh parsley.

🍽 SERVE

Plate the steak bites next to a scoop of buttery mashed potatoes. Spoon extra garlic butter sauce over everything.

💡 TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS

✔ Use a very hot pan to get a good sear
✔ Don’t overcrowd the pan or meat will steam
✔ Add butter AFTER searing so it doesn’t burn
✔ Season potatoes well for maximum flavor

🤤 OPTIONAL UPGRADES

Honey Garlic Version:

Add 1 tbsp honey into the garlic butter sauce.

Creamy Herb Potatoes:

Add sour cream, parsley, and garlic to mashed potatoes.

Spicy Steak Bites:

Add chili flakes or cayenne powder.

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