Description
Savory Steak Delight: Garlic Butter Bites with Comforting Sides is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines tender, seasoned steak strips cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce, served alongside classic comfort sides of green beans and creamy mashed potatoes. This meal celebrates bold flavors and comforting textures, perfect for a satisfying dinner that feels both indulgent and homey.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak
- 1 pound flank or sirloin steak, sliced into thin strips
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Comforting Sides
- 2 cups cooked green beans
- 4 cups mashed potatoes
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the Steak: In a bowl, mix together garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Generously season the thinly sliced steak strips with this spice blend to ensure they are well flavored.
- Cook the Steak: Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned steak strips and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side until they are golden brown and cooked to your preferred doneness. Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to create a flavorful sauce.
- Combine Everything: Return the cooked steak strips to the skillet and gently toss them in the garlic butter sauce to coat evenly.
- Serve: Arrange the garlic butter steak bites on a serving plate alongside the cooked green beans and creamy mashed potatoes. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness. Serve hot.
- Optional Enhancements: For added balance and flavor, serve with a fresh green salad dressed lightly, garlic bread to complement the sauce, or a glass of red wine with peppery notes.
- Storage and Reheating: Allow the dish to cool before storing steak and sides separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat the steak in its garlic butter sauce on the stovetop or microwave, and reheat the mashed potatoes and green beans separately for best texture.
Notes
- Choose flank or sirloin steak and slice against the grain for tender bites.
- Adjust the garlic butter sauce by adding a splash of soy sauce for extra depth.
- Monitor steak cooking time carefully to avoid overcooking and ensure juiciness.
- Store steak and sides separately to maintain texture when refrigerating leftovers.
- Reheat steak gently in garlic butter sauce to retain flavor and moisture.
