Description
These Garlic-Butter Steak Bites are a quick and easy restaurant-quality meal, featuring tender steak smothered in a rich, creamy garlic-Parmesan sauce with a vibrant basil pesto swirl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g beef sirloin, cubed
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 120ml heavy cream
- 80g grated Parmesan cheese
- 60ml basil pesto
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the Steak: Pat steak dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Sear the Steak: Sear steak in hot oil for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Sauté the Garlic: Melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Create the Cream Sauce: Return steak to skillet, add cream, and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Incorporate the Parmesan: Stir in Parmesan and lemon zest until melted.
- Swirl in the Pesto: Gently fold in pesto, creating swirls.
- Plate and Garnish: Plate steak, spoon sauce over, and garnish with pine nuts and parsley.
Notes
For best results, use a heavy-bottomed skillet like cast iron. Don’t overcrowd the pan when searing the steak.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sear
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 175g
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: steak,garlic butter,pesto,parmesan,easy dinner,quick recipe,beef,italian