Here’s a simple, restaurant-quality recipe you can make in under 30 minutes:
🥩 Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Shell Pasta
Ingredients
For the steak bites:
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1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
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1 tbsp olive oil
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3 tbsp butter, divided
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tsp steak seasoning or salt, pepper, and paprika to taste
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1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
For the pasta:
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8 oz medium shell pasta
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2 tbsp butter
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¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Cook the pasta:
Boil the shell pasta in salted water according to package directions. Drain, then toss with 2 tbsp butter, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Set aside. -
Prepare the steak bites:
Pat steak cubes dry with paper towels. Season with steak seasoning (or salt, pepper, and paprika). -
Sear the steak:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add steak cubes in a single layer — don’t crowd the pan. Sear for about 1–2 minutes per side until browned and cooked to your liking. Remove from pan and set aside. -
Make garlic butter sauce:
In the same pan, reduce heat to medium. Add 3 tbsp butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. -
Combine:
Return steak bites to the pan and toss to coat in the garlic butter. Sprinkle with parsley. -
Serve:
Spoon steak bites and buttery garlic sauce over the shell pasta. Top with extra Parmesan if desired.
💡 Optional Add-Ons
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Add a splash of cream or beef broth to the garlic butter sauce for extra richness.
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Toss in spinach, mushrooms, or cherry tomatoes for veggies.
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Garnish with red pepper flakes for a little heat.
Would you like me to make this a one-pan version (pasta cooked right in the sauce with the steak) or a creamy garlic butter version next?
