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How to Make Juicy Steak Bites with Garlic Butter & Parmesan Recipe

How to Make Juicy Steak Bites with Garlic Butter & Parmesan Recipe
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Indulge in these succulent Juicy Steak Bites with a rich Garlic Butter & Parmesan Sauce over creamy pasta shells. A perfect dish for steak lovers!

Ingredients

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For the Steak Bites:

  • 1 ½ lbs steak (sirloin, ribeye, or New York strip), cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

For the Creamy Parmesan Shells:

  • 8 oz small pasta shells
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • ½ cup reserved pasta water (if needed to thin the sauce)

Instructions

  1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta shells until al dente. Reserve pasta water.
  2. Prepare the Steak Bites: Season steak with salt, pepper, paprika, and red pepper flakes.
  3. Sear the Steak: Sear steak in olive oil until browned. Set aside.
  4. Make the Garlic Butter: Cook butter and garlic, then coat steak in the mixture.
  5. Make the Creamy Parmesan Sauce: Combine ingredients and simmer for a thick sauce.
  6. Combine the Pasta and Sauce: Toss pasta in the sauce.
  7. Serve: Plate pasta with steak bites. Garnish and serve.

Notes

  • Best Steak Choice: Ribeye, sirloin, or New York strip for maximum tenderness.
  • For Extra Flavor: Add a splash of lemon juice or red pepper flakes.
  • Make It Lighter: Use half-and-half or Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream.
  • Gluten-Free Option: Use gluten-free pasta or mashed cauliflower.
  • Meal Prep Tip: Store steak bites separate for reheating.

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Keywords: steak bites, garlic butter, Parmesan, creamy pasta, main course

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