Hereβs a rich and comforting recipe for Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Creamy Mashed Potatoes β a restaurant-style meal made easy at home!
π₯© Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Creamy Mashed Potatoes
π½οΈ Serves: 4
β±οΈ Total Time: ~40 minutes
πͺ Ingredients
For the Beef Bites:
-
1.5 lb sirloin steak or ribeye, cut into bite-sized cubes
-
Salt & black pepper, to taste
-
1 tsp paprika
-
4 tbsp unsalted butter
-
4 cloves garlic, minced
-
1 tbsp olive oil
-
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
-
Optional: A squeeze of lemon juice or splash of Worcestershire sauce
For the Creamy Mashed Potatoes:
-
2 lbs Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
-
4 tbsp unsalted butter
-
1/2 cup heavy cream (or warm milk)
-
Salt, to taste
-
Optional: 1/4 cup sour cream or cream cheese for extra creaminess
π¨βπ³ Instructions
1. Make the Mashed Potatoes:
-
Place potatoes in a pot, cover with cold salted water, and bring to a boil.
-
Cook until fork-tender (about 15β20 minutes), then drain.
-
Mash the potatoes with butter and cream. Add sour cream or cream cheese if desired.
-
Season with salt to taste. Cover to keep warm.
2. Cook the Beef Bites:
-
Pat steak cubes dry with paper towels. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
-
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat.
-
Add beef in a single layer (work in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding). Sear 1β2 minutes per side until browned but still juicy inside.
-
Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and garlic to the pan. Swirl or spoon the melted butter over the beef bites for about 1 minute.
-
Optional: Add a splash of Worcestershire or lemon juice for flavor depth.
π½οΈ To Serve:
-
Spoon mashed potatoes onto plates.
-
Top with sizzling garlic butter beef bites.
-
Drizzle any extra pan sauce over the top.
-
Sprinkle with fresh parsley and black pepper.
π Tips & Variations:
-
Use filet mignon for an ultra-tender version.
-
Add mushrooms or caramelized onions to the skillet for a twist.
-
For a low-carb version, serve over cauliflower mash instead.
Would you like this as a printable card or want to pair it with a vegetable side like garlic green beans or roasted asparagus?