Description
Juicy, tender steak bites seared in garlic butter and smothered in a rich, creamy parmesan sauce. A one-pan, 30-minute meal that feels gourmet but cooks up quick. Perfect for weeknight dinners, keto diets, or entertaining guests with bold flavor and easy cleanup.
Ingredients
For the Steak Bites:
1.5 lbs sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
For the Parmesan Cream Sauce:
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp all-purpose flour (or almond flour for keto)
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
½ tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Add-ins:
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
1 cup fresh spinach
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
Prepare Steak: Pat the steak cubes dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
Sear Steak Bites: In a hot skillet, add olive oil. Sear steak in a single layer for 2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
Make Garlic Butter: Reduce heat, add 2 tbsp butter and minced garlic. Cook until fragrant. Return steak to skillet and toss in garlic butter.
Make Sauce: In a saucepan, melt 1 tbsp butter. Add flour and whisk 30 seconds. Slowly whisk in heavy cream, garlic powder, and parmesan. Cook until thickened (3–5 mins).
Combine & Serve: Pour sauce over steak bites or return steak to pan with sauce. Stir to coat. Garnish with herbs if desired.
Notes
Sear steak in batches to avoid overcrowding.
Don’t boil the cream sauce after adding cheese—it can break.
For reheating, warm sauce gently with a splash of cream to restore smoothness.
Store in the fridge for up to 4 days; freeze steak separately if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet / One-pan
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~6 oz steak with sauce
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 135mg