Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Parmesan Cream Sauce: A Flavorful and Elegant Dish
This Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Parmesan Cream Sauce recipe is a delicious and elegant dish that’s surprisingly simple to make! It’s perfect for a romantic dinner, a special occasion, or any night you want a restaurant-quality meal at home.
Ingredients
For the Steak Bites:
- 1 ½ lbs (680g) sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
For the Parmesan Cream Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Steak Bites: Season the steak pieces with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak bites in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Make the Garlic Butter: Reduce heat to medium, then add the butter to the skillet. Once melted, stir in the garlic and thyme. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Return the steak to the skillet and toss to coat. Remove from heat.
- Make the Parmesan Cream Sauce: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the heavy cream, allowing the mixture to thicken, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook until smooth, then remove from heat.
- Serve: Plate the steak bites and drizzle the Parmesan cream sauce over the top. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.