What kind of steak is best for steak bites?

The best cut for garlic butter steak bites with parmesan cream sauce is sirloin. It’s tender, affordable, and holds up well to quick cooking. You can also use ribeye or filet mignon if you want something a little richer or extra tender. Just make sure to cut it into even cubes so everything cooks evenly.

How to make creamy garlic sauce for steak?

Start by sautéing fresh garlic in butter, then deglaze with broth to lift the flavor from the pan. Add cream and Parmesan cheese, then simmer until thickened. That’s the base of the creamy garlic sauce in garlic butter steak bites with parmesan cream sauce. The secret is to keep the heat low once the dairy is in so it doesn’t separate.

How to make a garlic and Parmesan sauce?

You’ll need butter, garlic, cream, and Parmesan. Melt the butter, sauté the garlic, stir in the cream, and add the cheese. Let it simmer into a silky, savory sauce. This sauce is what makes garlic butter steak bites with parmesan cream sauce so comforting and flavorful.

How do you know when steak bites are cooked?

They should be browned on the outside and just pink in the center—about 3 to 4 minutes in a hot pan. Don’t overcook or they’ll get tough. Medium-rare to medium is ideal for juicy garlic butter steak bites with parmesan cream sauce.

Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Parmesan Cream Sauce

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This recipe for garlic butter steak bites with parmesan cream sauce is a weeknight lifesaver in my home. It brings back memories of my grandmother’s cast iron cooking in St. Francisville, but fits right into our busy lives in New Orleans. Quick, creamy, and made in one skillet—it’s become a family favorite for good reason.

Ingredients

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1 lb sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized cubes

Salt and black pepper, to taste

2 tablespoons butter

5 cloves garlic, minced

½ cup beef broth

½ cup heavy cream

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

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Instructions

1. Season steak cubes with salt and pepper.

2. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

3. Add steak bites in a single layer and sear for 3–4 minutes, turning once. Remove and set aside.

4. In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds.

5. Deglaze with beef broth, scraping browned bits.

6. Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring until thickened.

7. Return steak to pan, coat in sauce, garnish with parsley, and serve.

Notes

For best results, use freshly grated Parmesan.

Avoid overcooking the steak—medium to medium-rare works best.

Add red pepper flakes for a kick or mushrooms for added depth.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Pan-seared
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 480
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 640mg
Fat: 36g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 4g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 36g
Cholesterol: 130mg