Description
This meal is a match made in culinary heaven, combining tender pan-seared beef, aromatic herbs, and smooth mashed potatoes into one cohesive dish. Instead of grilling or searing a large whole steak, these butter garlic steak bites with mashed potatoes feature bite-sized cubes of sirloin cooked quickly over high heat to achieve maximum caramelization on the outside while staying tender on the inside.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Mashed Potatoes
- 2 lbs (900 g) Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup whole milk, warmed
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Steak Bites
- 1½ lbs (680 g) sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
- 1 tsp fresh parsley, chopped, plus more for garnish
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Make the Mashed Potatoes
- Place the cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold salted water.
- Bring to a boil and cook for 15–18 minutes, or until fork-tender.
- Drain well and return the potatoes to the hot pot for 1–2 minutes to remove excess moisture.
- Add the butter, warm milk, and heavy cream, then mash until smooth and creamy.
- Season with salt and black pepper. Cover and keep warm.
2. Cook the Steak Bites
- Pat the steak cubes dry with paper towels and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat the olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the steak cubes in a single layer without overcrowding. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side until browned. Work in batches if needed.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter, minced garlic, and thyme.
- Toss the steak bites in the garlic butter for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the chopped parsley and remove from the heat.
3. Assemble
- Spoon a generous serving of creamy mashed potatoes onto each plate.
- Top with the butter garlic steak bites.
- Drizzle the remaining garlic butter from the skillet over the steak and potatoes.
- Garnish with extra chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Let the steak sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes before cooking for more even browning.
- Avoid overcrowding the skillet to achieve a flavorful sear instead of steaming the meat.
- Yukon Gold potatoes create naturally buttery, creamy mashed potatoes, but Russet potatoes also work well.
- Pair with roasted vegetables, steamed green beans, or a crisp side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 670 kcal
Keywords: garlic butter steak bites and mash, pan seared steak bites with mashed potatoes, tender steak bites with creamy potatoes