Here’s a detailed recipe:
🥩 Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
(Serves 2–4)
For the steak bites:
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1 lb steak (sirloin, ribeye, or strip steak), cut into 1-inch cubes
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2 tbsp olive oil
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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3–4 cloves garlic, minced
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3 tbsp unsalted butter
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1 tsp fresh thyme or parsley, chopped (optional)
For the mashed potatoes:
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2 lbs potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet), peeled and cubed
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¼ cup butter
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½ cup milk (or cream for extra richness)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Optional: 2–3 cloves roasted garlic for extra flavor
Instructions
1. Prepare the mashed potatoes
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Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15–20 minutes.
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Drain and mash with butter and milk until creamy.
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Season with salt, pepper, and optional roasted garlic. Keep warm.
2. Cook the steak bites
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Pat steak cubes dry with paper towels (this ensures a good sear).
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat.
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Season steak bites generously with salt and pepper.
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Sear steak bites in batches, 2–3 minutes per side, until browned and cooked to desired doneness. Remove and set aside.
3. Make garlic butter sauce
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Reduce heat to medium.
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Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet; cook 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
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Return steak bites to skillet and toss to coat in garlic butter.
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Stir in fresh thyme or parsley if using.
4. Serve
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Spoon mashed potatoes onto plates.
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Top with garlic butter steak bites.
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Drizzle extra garlic butter from the pan over the top.
💡 Tips
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For extra flavor, deglaze the skillet with 1–2 tbsp red wine or beef broth before adding the steak back.
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Let the mashed potatoes rest a few minutes before serving — they’ll be creamier.
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Optional: sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan over the mashed potatoes for a decadent touch.
I can also give you a one-skillet version where the garlic butter steak bites and mashed potatoes cook together for minimal cleanup — it’s perfect for weeknights. Do you want me to share that version?
