Description
This Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Mash recipe delivers restaurant-style flavor right at home. Tender seared steak bites coated in rich garlic butter are served over creamy mashed potatoes for the ultimate comfort meal—easy enough for weeknights, indulgent enough for weekends.
Ingredients
For the Steak Bites:
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1 lb high-quality steak (ribeye, sirloin, or New York strip), cut into bite-sized cubes
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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1 tbsp vegetable or olive oil
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2-3 tbsp unsalted butter
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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Optional: fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs for extra flavor
For the Mashed Potatoes:
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2 lbs Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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4 tbsp butter
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Salt, to taste
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Optional: a spoonful of garlic butter from the steak pan
Instructions
Make the Mashed Potatoes:
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Boil Potatoes: Add cubed potatoes to a large pot of salted water. Boil until fork-tender, about 15–20 minutes.
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Mash: Drain, then mash using a hand masher or potato ricer.
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Add Cream & Butter: Stir in butter and cream until smooth. Season with salt and keep warm.
Cook the Steak Bites: 4. Season & Sear: Pat steak cubes dry. Season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over high heat. Sear steak cubes in batches for 2–3 minutes per side. 5. Add Garlic Butter: Reduce heat to medium. Add butter, minced garlic, and herbs (if using) to the pan. Once melted, baste the steak bites with the garlic butter for about 1 minute. 6. Finish: Remove from heat once the steak reaches your desired doneness.
Serve: 7. Plating: Spoon mashed potatoes onto plates. Top with garlic butter steak bites and drizzle extra butter from the pan. 8. Garnish: Add chopped parsley or crumbled blue cheese if desired.
Notes
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Use a meat thermometer to reach your preferred steak doneness (130°F for medium-rare).
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Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
