Description
Sizzling garlic butter steak bites dance atop creamy mashed potatoes, creating a symphony of flavors that promises pure comfort. Juicy beef and silky potatoes invite you to savor each mouthwatering bite of this irresistible culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste (for steak bites)
Cooking Fats:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (for steak bites)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (for mash)
Side Dish:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) milk
- Salt and pepper to taste (for mash)
Instructions
- Fill a pot with cold water, salt generously, and add peeled potato chunks. Bring liquid to a vigorous boil over high heat.
- Reduce temperature and simmer potatoes until fork-tender, approximately 15 minutes. Thoroughly drain and return to the original pot.
- Incorporate milk and butter into potatoes. Mash vigorously until achieving a creamy, smooth consistency. Season with salt and pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Preheat a large skillet with vegetable oil over medium-high heat until surface shimmers and appears hot.
- Strategically place steak pieces in the skillet, ensuring they are not overcrowded. Sear each side for 2-3 minutes, developing a rich golden-brown exterior. Transfer cooked pieces to a separate plate.
- Lower skillet temperature to medium. Introduce minced garlic, allowing it to release its aromatic essence for roughly 60 seconds.
- Introduce butter, thyme, and rosemary to the skillet. Allow butter to melt and caramelize, creating a fragrant herb-infused sauce.
- Carefully return seared steak pieces to the skillet, gently coating them in the herbed butter. Warm through for an additional minute, enhancing flavor integration.
- Plate creamy mashed potatoes as a foundation, artfully arrange steak bites on top, and drizzle remaining garlic butter across the dish for maximum flavor impact.
Notes
- Choose starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for the creamiest, fluffiest mash that melts in your mouth.
- Pat steak bites dry with paper towels to ensure a golden-brown crust and prevent steaming instead of searing.
- Let steak rest at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before cooking to guarantee even cooking and maximum tenderness.
- Add roasted garlic or a sprinkle of fresh chives to the mashed potatoes for an extra flavor dimension that elevates the entire dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 570 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg