Description
Savor tender, juicy garlic butter beef bites paired with velvety creamy mashed potatoes in this quick and comforting recipe. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, it combines simple ingredients to deliver maximum flavor and satisfying textures.
Ingredients
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Beef and Garlic Butter
- 1 lb beef sirloin or tenderloin, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Creamy Mashed Potatoes
- 2 lbs yellow potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or milk
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Peel and quarter the yellow potatoes, then boil them in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain well and return to the pot to evaporate excess moisture. Mash the potatoes with cream, butter, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Cut and Season the Beef: Trim the beef sirloin into bite-sized pieces. Season generously with salt and pepper to ensure each piece is well-coated for maximum flavor during cooking.
- Make the Garlic Butter: In a hot skillet, melt the unsalted butter and add minced garlic. Cook until the garlic is fragrant and slightly golden, being careful not to burn it.
- Cook the Beef Bites: Add the beef pieces to the skillet and sear over medium-high heat. Cook each side for 2-3 minutes until browned and cooked to your desired doneness. Spoon the garlic butter continuously over the beef to infuse rich, buttery flavors.
- Plate and Garnish: Serve the garlic butter beef bites on a bed of creamy mashed potatoes. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley for color and herbal aroma.
Notes
- Use room temperature beef and potatoes for even cooking and creamier mashed potatoes.
- Do not overcrowd the pan; cook beef bites in batches if necessary for perfect sear.
- Add butter near the end of cooking to prevent burning and bitterness.
- Drain potatoes thoroughly to avoid runny mashed potatoes.
- Season gradually and taste as you go to maintain balanced flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg