Decadent Garlic Parmesan Steak Bites with Creamy Mash 🥩🧈🥔
Tender steak bites are seared to perfection and smothered in a creamy, garlicky Parmesan sauce, paired with velvety mashed potatoes. It’s the ultimate comfort food for a special dinner or a cozy meal at home.
Ingredients:
For the Garlic Parmesan Steak Bites:
1 lb sirloin steak (or your preferred cut), cut into bite-sized cubes 🥩
2 tablespoons olive oil 🫒
3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
1/4 cup heavy cream 🧴
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
1 tablespoon butter 🧈
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped 🌿
1/2 teaspoon salt 🧂
1/4 teaspoon black pepper 🌑
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) 🌿
For the Creamy Mash:
4 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced 🥔
4 tablespoons butter 🧈
1/4 cup heavy cream 🧴
1/2 cup milk 🥛
Salt and pepper, to taste 🧂🌑
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for extra creaminess) 🧀
1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional, for extra flavor) 🧄
Instructions:
Step 1: Make the Creamy Mash
Boil the Potatoes:
Place the diced potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Add a pinch of salt and bring to a boil. Cook for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
Mash the Potatoes:
Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add butter, heavy cream, and milk. Mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy. For extra flavor, stir in garlic powder and grated Parmesan cheese (if using). Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside and keep warm.
Step 2: Prepare the Garlic Parmesan Steak Bites
Sear the Steak Bites:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the steak bites in a single layer. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side until browned and cooked to your preferred level of doneness. Remove the steak bites from the skillet and set aside.
Make the Garlic Parmesan Sauce:
In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the Parmesan