Description
Juicy steak bites tossed in garlic parmesan butter, served over creamy mashed potatoes. This easy, romantic dinner is perfect for Valentine’s Day or any cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (for potatoes)
- 1/2 cup whole milk or heavy cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste (for potatoes)
Instructions
- Fill a medium saucepan with salted water and add peeled, quartered Yukon Gold potatoes. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- While potatoes cook, cut steak into 1-inch cubes. Pat dry with paper towels. Toss steak cubes in a mixing bowl with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high until just smoking. Add steak cubes in a single layer. Sear for 2 minutes on one side, flip, and cook another 2 minutes. Remove to a plate and tent with foil.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic to the pan. Stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Return steak bites to the pan, sprinkle with grated Parmesan, and stir to coat. Finish with chopped parsley.
- Drain potatoes and return to the pot. Mash with butter and milk or cream. Season with salt and pepper. For extra smoothness, use a ricer if desired.
- Pile mashed potatoes onto plates. Top with steak bites and drizzle any extra garlic butter from the pan. Sprinkle with more Parmesan and parsley if desired.
Notes
For extra richness, stir a spoonful of sour cream into the mashed potatoes. Don’t crowd the pan when searing steak bites—work in batches if needed. Use freshly grated Parmesan for best melting. Mashed potatoes can be made ahead and reheated with a splash of milk. For a vegetarian twist, substitute mushrooms for steak.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (steak
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 34
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 32
Keywords: steak bites, garlic parmesan, mashed potatoes, Valentine’s Day, easy dinner, skillet steak, comfort food, date night, gluten-free