Description
This Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Sweet Potato Mash is a delicious, hearty dish featuring tender, pan-seared steak cubes tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce served atop creamy, flavorful sweet potato mash, perfect for an impressive yet easy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Garlic Butter Steak Bites:
- 1 lb (450g) sirloin steak or rib-eye, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 tsp dried thyme)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
For the Sweet Potato Mash:
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon (optional, for added depth)
Instructions
- Boil the Sweet Potatoes: Place the cubed sweet potatoes into a medium-sized pot and cover with water. Add a pinch of salt, bring to a boil, then cook for about 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Mash the Sweet Potatoes: Drain the cooked sweet potatoes and return them to the pot. Add butter, milk, salt, pepper, and optional cinnamon. Mash until smooth and creamy, adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Prepare the Steak: Pat the steak cubes dry with paper towels to ensure a perfect sear. Season generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
- Sear the Steak: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and wait until it’s hot. Add the steak cubes and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked to preferred doneness.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: Reduce heat to medium. Add butter, minced garlic, and thyme to the skillet. Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes until garlic is fragrant and golden. Toss the steak cubes in the sauce until well-coated.
- Serve: Plate a generous portion of sweet potato mash and top with the garlic butter steak bites. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use a high-quality cut like sirloin or rib-eye for the best flavor and tenderness.
- Be sure to pat the steak cubes dry to achieve a good sear.
- You can substitute milk with almond, oat, or soy milk for a dairy-free option.
- Adjust the cinnamon in the mash to your taste or omit if you prefer a more savory flavor.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
- Leftovers are best stored separately and reheated gently to preserve tenderness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Searing, Boiling, Mashing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: Garlic butter steak bites, sweet potato mash, easy dinner, steak recipe, garlic butter sauce, quick steak bites, healthy steak dish
