Name: Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Parmesan Cream Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American / Steakhouse-inspired
Ingredients: 1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into bite-sized cubes; 2 tbsp olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 3 tbsp unsalted butter; Salt and black pepper, to taste; 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish); 1 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 cloves garlic, finely minced; 1 cup heavy cream; ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; Salt and black pepper, to taste; Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Description

These Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Parmesan Cream Sauce are a quick, indulgent skillet dinner that delivers steakhouse flavor in just 30 minutes. Juicy cubes of steak are seared to perfection, tossed in garlicky butter, and paired with a silky Parmesan cream sauce that’s perfect for drizzling or dipping. A restaurant-quality meal that’s easy enough for weeknights and elegant enough for date night.

Ingredients

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For the Steak Bites:

1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
2 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp unsalted butter
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

For the Parmesan Cream Sauce:

1 tbsp unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

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Instructions

Pat steak cubes dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add steak in batches, searing each side 2–3 minutes until browned and cooked to preference. Remove and set aside.
Lower heat to medium. Melt butter in the skillet, add garlic, and sauté 30 seconds. Return steak bites and toss to coat in garlic butter.
In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds. Stir in heavy cream, bring to a gentle simmer, then whisk in Parmesan until smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
Serve steak bites hot with Parmesan cream sauce drizzled over or served on the side. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Notes

Patting steak dry ensures a good sear.

Don’t overcrowd the pan—sear in batches for caramelization.

Add a splash of red wine to deglaze the skillet for deeper flavor.

Ribeye offers more marbling and richness, while sirloin is leaner and budget-friendly.

Let sauce simmer a few minutes longer for a thicker consistency.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Dish / Beef
Method: Stovetop / Skillet
Cuisine: American / Steakhouse-inspired