Description
Succulent garlic cream steak bites elevate home cooking with restaurant-quality flavor. Italian herbs and creamy sauce make this quick protein perfect for weeknight dinners and hungry diners craving rich, satisfying comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb (680 g) sirloin or ribeye steak (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tbsps unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Skillet Preparation: Heat a cast-iron skillet to high temperature, creating an ideal searing surface for developing deep flavor and golden-brown crust.
- Fat Foundation: Combine olive oil and butter in the heated skillet, crafting a flavor-enhancing cooking medium that prevents meat from sticking and adds richness.
- Seasoning Fusion: Thoroughly coat steak cubes with salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder, ensuring each piece is evenly and generously seasoned for maximum taste profile.
- Strategic Searing: Arrange meat pieces in a single layer across the hot skillet, allowing each cube direct contact with intense heat to create caramelized edges and sealed-in juiciness.
- Precise Cooking: Cook steak bites for 2-3 minutes per side, rotating to achieve a perfectly golden exterior while maintaining a tender, succulent interior. Adjust cooking time based on preferred meat doneness, watching for consistent coloration and minimal moisture release.
- Resting Phase: Transfer seared steak bites to a clean plate, allowing residual heat to continue gentle cooking and juices to redistribute, ensuring maximum tenderness and flavor concentration before serving.
Notes
- Optimize Skillet Heat: Ensure cast-iron skillet is scorching hot before adding steak to achieve perfect golden-brown crust and lock in juices.
- Season Strategically: Pat steak cubes dry before seasoning to help spices adhere and create a more intense flavor profile and better caramelization.
- Control Cooking Density: Avoid overcrowding the pan, which prevents proper searing and can steam meat instead of developing a crispy exterior.
- Temperature Precision: Use a meat thermometer for consistent doneness, aiming for medium-rare at 135°F to maintain maximum tenderness and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 49 g
- Saturated Fat: 24 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg