Creamy Garlic Butter Steak Bites

Ingredients

• Red Skin Mashed Potatoes (or your favorite mashed potatoes, for serving)
• 1 1/2 pounds ribeye or NY strip steak (cut into 1-inch cubes)
• Vegetable or olive oil (for the steak)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (plus more as needed - OK)
• 1/2 a small shallot (finely minced)
• 6 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese - OK
• 1/2 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley (plus more for garnish)

Instructions

1. 1

   Start by making the red mashed potatoes according to the linked recipe directions.

2. 2

   Toss the steak cubes with a few drizzles of oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, Kosher salt (1 teaspoon), and ground black pepper (½ teaspoon). Let it sit for 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Heat a large cast iron skillet over high heat. It needs to be very hot. Add a few drizzles of oil, then sear the seasoned steak until you get a nice sear, about 2 minutes or longer on each side, depending on your preferred level of doneness. Remove from the pan.

4. 4

   Lower to medium-low heat and wait for the pan to cool slightly. Then, melt the unsalted butter, and add minced garlic and shallots. Sauté for just a few seconds until fragrant.

5. 5

   Return the steak bites, tossing to combine. Transfer the steak to a bowl, along with only half of the garlic butter from the pan. Keep the rest in the pan to make the sauce.

6. 6

   To the same pan, stir in heavy cream and bring to a low simmer for just a few seconds. Turn off the heat, and add the grated parmesan and stir until thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the chopped parsley.

7. 7

   Serve the garlic butter steak bites over the prepared mashed potatoes, and spoon over the creamy sauce on top. Garnish with more parsley. Enjoy!