Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Parmesan Cream Sauce (Print version)
Juicy steak bites seared in garlic butter and finished in a silky parmesan cream sauce, ready in about 25 minutes.
# Ingredients:
For the steak bites
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1 1/2 lb (680 g) sirloin steak or ribeye, cut into 1-inch cubes
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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1/4 teaspoon onion powder
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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5 cloves garlic, minced
For the parmesan cream sauce
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1/2 cup (120 ml) low-sodium beef broth
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3/4 cup (180 ml) heavy cream
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1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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3/4 cup (75 g) freshly grated parmesan cheese
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1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, optional
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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Extra salt and black pepper, to taste
# Instructions:
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Pat the steak cubes very dry with paper towels. Toss with salt, pepper, paprika, and onion powder until evenly coated.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak in a single layer, working in batches if needed, and sear for 2-3 minutes until browned on the outside.
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Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet with the steak and toss for 30-60 seconds, just until fragrant. Transfer the steak to a plate.
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Pour beef broth into the skillet and scrape up the browned bits from the bottom. Simmer for 1 minute.
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Stir in heavy cream and Italian seasoning. Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes, then lower the heat and stir in parmesan until melted and smooth.
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Return steak and any juices to the skillet. Toss in the sauce for 1 minute, just until warm. Finish with parsley and lemon juice if using, then serve hot.
# Good to know:
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Best served immediately while the steak is juicy and the sauce is smooth.
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Cut steak into even pieces so they cook at the same speed.
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Use freshly grated parmesan for the smoothest sauce.