Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Mash
A steakhouse plate at home: T-bone cut into bites and seared hard in butter with crushed garlic, red pepper and a splash of Worcestershire, spooned over silky mashed potatoes whipped with butter, cream and parmesan.
Seared hard and fast, then bathed in garlic butter, these steak bites deliver steakhouse flavor without the steakhouse price. Served over silky mashed potatoes, they soak up every drop of the buttery pan sauce. It's a full dinner that comes together in under thirty minutes.
How to Prepare
Season the steak bites generously with salt and black pepper.
Heat a pan very hot, add the butter and sear the steak bites in batches so they brown rather than steam.
Add the crushed garlic and chopped red pepper, and a splash of Worcestershire, and toss for a minute until glossy.
For the mash, mash the boiled potatoes with butter, cooking cream, salt, pepper and parmesan until smooth and silky.
Spread the mash on a plate and pile the garlic-butter steak bites on top with their pan juices.
Serve immediately while hot.
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Sear the steak in batches in a screaming-hot pan — crowd it and the bites steam grey instead of building that deep brown crust.
Ingredient Swaps
Beef: swap for lamb pieces or chicken breast for a lighter version.
Mashed potato: sweet potato mash works nicely.
Butter: olive oil with a knob of butter also works.
Common Questions
How do I get tender bites?
Cook fast over high heat and avoid overcooking.
What makes the mash smooth?
Well-boiled potatoes with warm milk and butter.
Can I use chicken?
Yes, cube the breasts and cook them the same way.
When do I add the garlic?
At the end, so it doesn't burn and turn bitter.
How is it served?
Over the mash with a light green salad.
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