Description
Craving a restaurant-quality meal at home? This recipe for Juicy Steak Bites with Garlic Butter & Parmesan is the perfect solution! In under 30 minutes, you can whip up tender steak bites seared to perfection and tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce. Paired with creamy Parmesan pasta, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends alike. Whether it’s a busy weeknight or a special occasion, this indulgent yet easy-to-make dinner option is bursting with flavor and texture. Get ready to elevate your dining experience right from your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs steak (sirloin, ribeye, or New York strip), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 oz small pasta shells
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced (divided)
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Pat steak dry; season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear steak for about 2 minutes per side until browned; remove from skillet.
- Lower heat to medium; add butter and garlic to the skillet. Stir until fragrant (about 30 seconds), then return steak to coat in garlic butter.
- In another pan, melt remaining butter; sauté garlic for 30 seconds before adding heavy cream. Stir in Parmesan cheese and seasonings; cook until thickened.
- Toss cooked pasta in the creamy sauce until well-coated; serve with steak bites on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing and Sauce Preparation
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 629
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 643mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 112mg