Description
Succulent garlic cream steak bites deliver a luxurious culinary experience that elevates weeknight dinners with restaurant-quality flavor. Crispy edges, rich garlic sauce, and tender meat promise a quick, irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 pounds (567 grams) thin-cut steak (cut into 4 pieces)
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) butter
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
Seasoning and Spices:
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
Liquid and Thickening Agents:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) water
- 3 teaspoons (15 milliliters) cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) baking soda
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Tenderize steak cubes with a water-based marinade combining cornstarch, vinegar, and baking soda. Allow meat to absorb flavors at room temperature for half an hour.
- Pat steak pieces completely dry to ensure optimal browning. Heat skillet to medium-high and melt butter, quickly searing meat for approximately 30-45 seconds per side until golden brown edges develop.
- Remove steak from pan and reduce heat. Add remaining butter and gently toast minced garlic until fragrant, releasing its aromatic essence.
- Pour heavy cream into skillet, creating a luxurious sauce. Allow liquid to simmer and slightly thicken, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
- Reintroduce seared steak bites into creamy garlic sauce, gently coating each piece. Briefly warm meat through for one minute, ensuring sauce clings to protein without overcooking.
- Transfer steak bites to serving plate, drizzling remaining garlic cream sauce over top. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for vibrant color and herbaceous flavor.
Notes
- Tenderize meat using cornstarch mixture to break down proteins and enhance softness without changing natural flavor profile.
- Pat steaks completely dry before searing to achieve perfect golden-brown exterior and prevent steaming instead of caramelizing.
- Use high-quality butter and fresh garlic for maximum flavor depth and rich, creamy sauce consistency.
- Allow steaks to rest briefly after cooking to redistribute internal juices, ensuring maximum tenderness and preventing moisture loss.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 378 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg