Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Parmesan Cream Sauce
If you’re craving a quick yet sumptuous dinner, Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Parmesan Cream Sauce is the perfect choice. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up tender steak bites enveloped in a creamy, garlicky sauce that feels gourmet but is incredibly simple to prepare. This dish balances rich flavors with straightforward cooking techniques, making it ideal for busy weeknights or special family gatherings. Serve it alone or pair it with your favorite sides for a satisfying meal that will impress everyone at your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sirloin steak or tenderloin, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (for the sauce)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak cubes and sear until browned on all sides, about 3-4 minutes.
- Lower the heat and stir in minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of butter and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer for about 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese along with salt and pepper to taste. Return steak bites to the skillet and mix well.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg