Description
Creamy Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Mushrooms is a quick and indulgent skillet dish featuring tender sirloin steak cubes seared to perfection and tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce with mushrooms, fresh thyme, Dijon mustard, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese. Garnished with chives, this recipe is perfect for a comforting dinner served with your favorite sides or as a savory appetizer.
Ingredients
Steak and Seasoning
- 1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt (divided or more to taste)
- 1 ½ pounds sirloin steaks, cut into 1 ½ inch cubes (can substitute with tenderloin, rib eye, or strip steak)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Sauce and Garnish
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, quartered
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons chives, finely chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the steak: Pat the sirloin steak dry with paper towels and cut into 1 ½ inch cubes. Season the cubes with 1 teaspoon of kosher salt evenly to enhance flavor.
- Sear the steak: Heat a large cast iron skillet over high heat and add the olive oil. When the oil is hot and shimmering, add the steak cubes in a single layer without crowding the pan (cook in batches if necessary). Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, flipping every minute so all sides develop a golden brown crust. Remove the steak bites from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Sauté mushrooms and aromatics: Reduce the heat to medium-high, add the butter to the same skillet along with the quartered mushrooms, remaining ½ teaspoon salt, and fresh thyme. Sauté until the mushrooms are tender and browned, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Make the creamy sauce: Turn the heat down to low and stir in the Dijon mustard, heavy cream, and freshly grated parmesan cheese. Mix well and adjust the seasoning if needed. Allow the sauce to gently thicken while stirring.
- Combine steak and sauce: Return the seared steak bites to the pan with the creamy mushroom sauce. Stir to coat the steak evenly and heat through for 3 to 4 minutes so the sauce thickens further and flavors meld together.
- Serve and garnish: Sprinkle the dish with finely chopped chives for a fresh, vibrant touch. Serve immediately with your choice of sides such as pasta, mashed potatoes, cauliflower mash, rice, or as an appetizer alongside toasted baguette slices.
Notes
- Ensure the steak is patted dry to achieve the best sear and browning in the skillet.
- Do not overcrowd the pan when searing steak; cook in batches if needed to maintain high heat and proper caramelization.
- Feel free to substitute sirloin with tenderloin, rib eye, or strip steak for different textures and flavors.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with creamy mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- To make it gluten-free, verify that your Dijon mustard and parmesan cheese do not contain gluten additives.
- Leftover steak bites can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American