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Juicy Steak Bites with Garlic Butter & Parmesan

How to Make Juicy Steak Bites with Garlic Butter & Parmesan
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If you’re on the hunt for a dish that fuses comfort with gourmet flair, look no further! This recipe for juicy steak bites with garlic butter and Parmesan is a culinary delight that transforms any weeknight into a special occasion. With tender steak pieces seared to perfection and bathed in a rich garlic butter sauce, this dish pairs beautifully with creamy Parmesan pasta. Imagine serving this within 30 minutes—a perfect solution for busy nights or impressing guests. Each bite is packed with flavor, making it an instant favorite at your dinner table.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ lbs steak (sirloin, ribeye, or New York strip), cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 8 oz small pasta shells
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
  • 4 garlic cloves (minced, divided)
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • ½ cup reserved pasta water (if needed to thin the sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
  2. Prepare the steak: Pat the steak pieces dry and season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika.
  3. Sear the steak: In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and sear steak bites for about two minutes per side until browned. Remove from skillet.
  4. Make garlic butter: Lower heat and add butter and minced garlic to the skillet; sauté until fragrant. Return steak bites to coat in sauce.
  5. Prepare creamy sauce: In another pan, melt remaining butter, add minced garlic, then heavy cream and Parmesan cheese—stir until thickened.
  6. Combine: Toss drained pasta in the creamy sauce until well coated.
  7. Serve: Plate together or separately; garnish with extra Parmesan and parsley if desired.

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