Garlic Butter Steak Bites Parmesan (Print-Friendly Version)
Juicy steak bites with garlic herb butter, finished with creamy Parmesan sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes.
# Ingredients:
→ For the Steak Bites
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680 g sirloin steak, trimmed and cut into 2.5 cm cubes
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Salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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30 ml olive oil
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56 g unsalted butter, divided
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6 garlic cloves, minced
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1 teaspoon (approx. 1 g) fresh thyme leaves
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1 teaspoon (approx. 1 g) fresh rosemary leaves, finely chopped
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1 teaspoon (approx. 1 g) fresh parsley, chopped
→ For the Parmesan Cream Sauce
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14 g unsalted butter
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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240 ml heavy cream
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50 g Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
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1 teaspoon (approx. 1 g) Italian seasoning
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Salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Steps:
01 -
Pat steak cubes dry and season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper on all sides.
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Heat olive oil and 28 g butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once butter has melted and is foaming, add steak cubes in a single layer.
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Cook steak for 3–4 minutes, turning to brown all surfaces until desired doneness is reached. Remove browned steak bites from skillet and set aside.
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Return the skillet to medium heat. Add remaining 28 g butter. Stir in minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, and parsley. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Return steak bites to skillet and toss to coat in the garlic herb butter. Cook for an additional 1–2 minutes, then remove from heat and set aside.
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In a separate skillet over medium heat, melt 14 g butter.
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Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until aromatic.
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Pour in heavy cream, bring to a gentle simmer, and stir occasionally.
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Add grated Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Stir continuously until cheese has melted and sauce is smooth.
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Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring, until slightly thickened.
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Pour the Parmesan cream sauce over the steak bites or serve alongside as a dipping sauce. Garnish with extra parsley if desired and serve immediately.
# Notes & Tips:
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Use high-quality steak for tender bites and freshly grated Parmesan to maximize flavor in the sauce.