Creamy Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Mushrooms

Creamy Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Mushrooms

These 15-minute Creamy Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Mushrooms combine seared sirloin steak cubes, mushrooms, and a garlic butter-infused cream sauce. Made in one pan in 15 minutes, they’re the perfect melt-in-your-mouth party appetizer!

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings: 4

Calories: 641

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt (divided or more to taste)
1 ½ pounds sirloin steaks (cut into 1 ½ inch cubes (replace with tenderloin, rib eye, or strip steak))
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic (minced)
8 ounces mushrooms (quartered)
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
2 tablespoons chives (finely chopped for garnish)

Method

Pat the steak dry. Cut into 1 ½ inch pieces. Season with 1 teaspoon of salt.
Heat a large cast iron skillet to high heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add the steak. (Make sure not to crowd the skillet, cook batches if the skillet is smaller.)
Cook for 4-5 minutes, flipping every 1 minutes until all sides are golden brown. Remove to a plate.
Turn the pan to medium-high heat. Add the butter, mushrooms, remaining ½ teaspoon of salt, fresh thyme and saute until tender for about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
Turn the pan to low heat, add mustard, heavy cream and shredded parmesan cheese. Adjust seasoning if needed. Toss to combine.
Add the steak back to the pan and allow to heat through and the sauce to thicken for about 3-4 minutes.
Sprinkle with chopped chives and serve with your favorite sides like pasta, mashed potatoes, cauliflower mash, or rice. Or serve as an appetizer with some toasted baguette.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 641kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 45gFat: 49gSaturated Fat: 25gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 216mgSodium: 1239mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For the perfect steak doneness, use a meat thermometer: aim for 130°F for medium-rare and 145°F for medium. Remember that the steak will continue to cook slightly after removing it from the skillet.
To prevent the sauce from breaking, add the heavy cream over low heat and stir continuously until it thickens. Avoid boiling the cream to keep it smooth and creamy.
If you prefer a lighter option, swap out the heavy cream for half-and-half or coconut milk for a dairy-free version, but be mindful that the sauce may be less rich.
For faster prep, you can marinate the steak cubes in olive oil, garlic, and thyme for just 30 minutes; this will enhance the flavor without needing an overnight marinade.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat to avoid drying out the steak and separating the sauce.

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