Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Creamy Mashed Potatoes 🧄🥩 | “A comforting dish of tender beef bites in a rich garlic butter sauce paired with creamy mashed potatoes.”
Ingredients:
For the Garlic Butter Beef Bites:
• 1 lb (450g) beef steak (sirloin or ribeye) 🥩
• 2 tbsp olive oil 🫒
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter 🧈
• 4 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 tsp salt 🧂
• 1/2 tsp black pepper 🌶
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional) 🌶
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 🍷
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped 🌿
For the Creamy Mashed Potatoes:
• 4 large potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks 🥔
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter 🧈
• 1/2 cup whole milk 🥛
• 1/2 tsp salt 🧂
• 1/4 tsp black pepper 🌶
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional) 🧄
• Fresh parsley or chives for garnish 🌿
Instructions:
Prepare the Creamy Mashed Potatoes:
|1. Boil: In a large pot, bring the peeled and cut potatoes to a boil in salted water. Cook until fork-tender (about 15 minutes).
|2. Drain and Mash: Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add butter, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder (if using). Mash until smooth and creamy.
|3. Keep Warm: Cover and set aside, keeping them warm while you prepare the beef.
Cook the Garlic Butter Beef Bites:
|1. Sear the Beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cut the beef into bite-sized pieces, season with salt and pepper, and sear in the skillet for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned.
|2. Add Garlic and Butter: Lower the heat to medium, then add butter and minced garlic. Stir well, allowing the garlic to become fragrant (about 1-2 minutes).
|3. Season: Add Worcestershire sauce and red pepper flakes (if using), tossing the beef to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the beef is cooked through and tender.
|4. Garnish: Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
Serve:
|1. Plate the mashed potatoes and top with garlic butter beef bites. Garnish with extra parsley or chives for a fresh finish.
A mouthwatering combination of savory, buttery beef and creamy potatoes that will satisfy all your comfort food cravings!
