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Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Parmesan Fries

A delicious and hearty dish featuring tender sirloin steak bites cooked in garlic butter, served alongside crispy Parmesan fries.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Steak and Butter Coating
  • 1.5 lbs sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized cubes Choose bright red, marbled sirloin for best flavor.
  • 3 tbsp butter Use unsalted butter for better control of seasoning.
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced Freshly minced garlic enhances the taste.
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped Optional garnish for freshness.
Fries
  • 4 large russet potatoes, cut into fries Russet potatoes yield a crispier texture.
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil Helps the fries crisp up in the oven.
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Using aged Parmesan can enhance flavor.
  • 1 tsp garlic powder Adds flavor to the fries.
  • 1 tsp paprika For a subtle smoky flavor.
  • to taste tsp salt Adjust according to personal preference.
Seasonings
  • 1 tsp black pepper For seasoning the steak.
  • 1 tsp salt For seasoning the steak.

Method
 

Preparation of Fries
  1. Preheat your oven or air fryer to 425°F (220°C) to ensure crispy fries.
  2. In a large bowl, toss the raw potato fries with vegetable oil, garlic powder, paprika, and salt to coat evenly.
  3. Bake or air-fry the fries until golden and crispy, usually around 20-25 minutes.
Cooking the Steak
  1. Pat the steak cubes dry with paper towels and season them with salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Add the steak cubes to the skillet and sear until well-browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  4. Add butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley to the skillet and toss until the steak is coated in the garlic butter sauce.
Serving
  1. Once the fries are done, sprinkle them with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and toss gently.
  2. Arrange the steak bites beside the Parmesan fries on a platter and spoon the remaining garlic butter sauce over the steak.

Notes

For a vegetarian option, replace steak with mushrooms or tempeh. Keep leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.