Description
Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans is a hearty and flavorful meal that combines tender, juicy steak bites cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce, creamy mashed potatoes, and crisp-tender green beans. This dish is perfect for a comforting family dinner or a special occasion, offering a satisfying balance of protein, vegetables, and a luscious buttery sauce that enhances every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak and Sauce
- 4 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 to 1.5 pounds flank or sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
Mashed Potatoes
- 4 medium potatoes (russet or Yukon gold), peeled and cut into chunks
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup milk or heavy cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Green Beans
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- Salt, for boiling water
Instructions
- Cook the Green Beans: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook until tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Mashed Potatoes: While green beans cook, place the potatoes in a pot and cover with water. Boil until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain, then mash with ½ cup unsalted butter and ½ cup milk or heavy cream until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste; keep warm.
- Cook the Steak: Pat the steak bites dry and season them generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the steak bites in a single layer and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until nicely browned and cooked to your preferred doneness. Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside, keeping warm.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in any juices accumulated from the resting steak to enhance flavor.
- Assemble the Dish: Arrange the steak bites on a serving plate or individual plates. Spoon the garlic butter sauce over the steak. Serve the steak alongside the creamy mashed potatoes and green beans. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Serve and Enjoy: Enjoy the rich and hearty combination of garlic butter steak bites with comforting mashed potatoes and fresh green beans.
- Optional Sides: Complement this meal with a fresh green salad with light vinaigrette, garlic bread to amplify the garlic flavors, or a peppery red wine for a complete dining experience.
Notes
- Choose flank or sirloin steak for tender and flavorful bites. Slice against the grain for best texture.
- For an extra depth of flavor, add a splash of soy sauce to the garlic butter sauce.
- Prepare mashed potatoes and green beans simultaneously with steak cooking to streamline meal prep.
- Store leftover steak bites, mashed potatoes, and green beans separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat steak bites gently in the garlic butter sauce on the stovetop or microwave for best flavor retention.
- Reheat mashed potatoes and green beans separately to maintain optimal texture.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or chives for a fresh herbal note.
