Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Mash

Ingredients

For the Steak Bites:

• 1 ½ lbs sirloin steak (or ribeye, strip steak), cut into 1-inch cubes

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 3 tbsp unsalted butter

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)

• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

For the Mashed Potatoes:

• 2 lbs Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed

• 4 tbsp butter

• ½ cup whole milk (warm)

• ¼ cup sour cream (optional, for extra creaminess)

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Make the Mashed Potatoes

1. Place potatoes in a pot of salted water and bring to a boil.

2. Cook until fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain.

3. Mash with butter, warm milk, and sour cream. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.

2. Cook the Steak Bites

1. Pat steak cubes dry and season generously with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.

2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering.

3. Add steak in a single layer (work in batches to avoid overcrowding).

4. Sear 1–2 minutes per side until browned and cooked to desired doneness. Transfer to a plate.

5. Reduce heat to medium, add butter to skillet. When melted, stir in garlic, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

6. Return steak to the pan and toss in the garlic butter until coated.

3. Serve

• Spoon creamy mashed potatoes onto plates.

• Top with garlic butter steak bites and drizzle with extra pan sauce.

• Garnish with parsley.