Description
Succulent garlic cream steak bites bring robust flavors from classic steakhouse traditions to home kitchens. Rich butter and herbs complement tender beef medallions, creating a quick and elegant meal perfect for intimate dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680 g) sirloin or ribeye steak (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsps unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Seasoning Preparation: Thoroughly coat protein cubes with a robust blend of aromatic seasonings, ensuring comprehensive coverage and deep flavor penetration.
- Skillet Preparation: Heat cast-iron skillet to high temperature, creating an ideal surface for developing caramelized exterior and intense flavor profile.
- Fat Integration: Introduce cooking lipids to scorching pan, establishing a non-stick cooking medium that enhances overall culinary experience.
- Protein Searing: Strategically place seasoned protein pieces in non-overlapping arrangement, allowing each cube to develop a rich golden-brown crust through direct contact with hot surface.
- Cooking Technique: Rotate protein cubes precisely to achieve uniform searing and desired doneness, maintaining consistent cooking time across all pieces.
- Sauce Foundation: Leverage residual pan fond to create a luxurious cream-based accompaniment, releasing concentrated flavor compounds from cooking surface.
- Sauce Development: Melt additional fat, incorporate finely minced alliums, then gradually introduce dairy cream and aged cheese, carefully balancing seasonings to create a smooth, glossy consistency.
- Flavor Integration: Reunite seared protein with velvety sauce, gently coating each piece to ensure maximum flavor absorption and temperature uniformity.
- Finishing Touch: Garnish with freshly chopped verdant herbs, adding brightness and visual appeal before serving immediately at optimal temperature.
Notes
- Meat Selection Matters: Choose high-quality, well-marbled beef cuts like ribeye or sirloin for maximum tenderness and flavor intensity.
- Seasoning Strategy: Pat meat dry before seasoning to ensure perfect caramelization and prevent moisture interference with searing process.
- Temperature Control: Use a scorching hot cast-iron skillet to achieve restaurant-quality golden-brown crust without overcooking the meat.
- Sauce Consistency Secrets: Monitor sauce thickness carefully, allowing it to reduce slowly and develop rich, concentrated flavors without burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 427
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 637 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg