Description
These tender steak bites in garlic butter with creamy Parmesan sauce are juicy, flavorful, and ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or an impressive date-night meal, this one-pan skillet recipe delivers steakhouse flavor at home with a rich and creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Steak Bites
- 1½ lbs sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Creamy Parmesan Sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Steak Bites: Pat steak bites dry with paper towels and season with salt and black pepper. This step ensures proper searing and enhances flavor.
- Sear the Steak: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak bites in a single layer and sear for 2–3 minutes per side until browned. Work in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Add Garlic and Seasoning: Reduce heat to medium and add butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, then sprinkle Italian seasoning over the steak and toss to coat.
- Set Steak Aside: Remove the seared steak bites from the skillet and set aside to keep warm.
- Make the Creamy Parmesan Sauce: In the same skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and paprika. Let the sauce simmer for 3–5 minutes until it thickens.
- Season the Sauce: Taste and season the sauce with salt and pepper as needed.
- Toss Steak in Sauce: Return the steak bites to the skillet and toss in the creamy Parmesan sauce until fully coated and heated through.
- Serve and Garnish: Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve the steak bites hot, perfect over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.
Notes
- Sirloin works best for this recipe, but ribeye or strip steak are excellent alternatives with richer marbling.
- For extra richness, add an additional tablespoon of butter to the sauce.
- Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta for a complete, hearty meal.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
