Here it is—Tender Garlic Butter Steak Bites in a Rich Parmesan Cream Sauce—a restaurant-quality dish that’s quick, indulgent, and unbelievably flavorful. Steak bites seared in garlic butter, then coated in a silky, cheesy cream sauce… absolutely irresistible!
Tender Garlic Butter Steak Bites in Parmesan Cream Sauce
Ingredients
For the Steak Bites
- 1 ½ lb sirloin, ribeye, or New York strip, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (optional but delicious)
For the Parmesan Cream Sauce
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup beef broth
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
1. Season the steak
Pat steak bites dry. Season evenly with:
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
Let sit 5 minutes.
2. Sear the steak bites
Heat a large skillet over high heat.
Add olive oil, then add steak bites in a single layer (cook in batches).
Sear 1–2 minutes per side until browned.
Remove to a plate.
3. Make the garlic butter
Lower heat to medium.
Add 3 tbsp butter and allow to melt.
Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add steak back in along with Worcestershire. Toss to coat.
Transfer steak to a plate again (you’ll add it back later).
4. Make the Parmesan cream sauce
In the same pan:
- Add 2 tbsp butter and melt.
- Sprinkle in 1 tbsp flour and whisk 30 seconds.
- Slowly add heavy cream and beef broth, whisking until smooth.
- Add:
- Parmesan
- Italian seasoning
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Simmer 3–5 minutes until thick and creamy.
Season with salt and pepper.
5. Combine
Return steak bites (and all juices) to the pan.
Toss in the creamy Parmesan sauce and warm through for 1–2 minutes.
6. Serve
Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan.
Serve over:
- Mashed potatoes
- Pasta
- Rice
- Cauliflower mash
- Sautéed spinach
- Or with crusty bread to soak up the sauce
Tips
✨ Dry the steak well—this is the key to browning.
✨ Use freshly grated Parmesan for smooth melting.
✨ Use ribeye for ultra-tender steak bites.
✨ Add mushrooms or spinach for extra flavor and texture.
If you’d like, I can give you:
🔥 A spicy Cajun version
🧄 A mushroom garlic cream version
🍝 Pasta-style recipe
🍽️ A low-carb/keto version
Just tell me!
