Bourbon Butter Steakbites with Mashed Potatoes and Broccolini
Bourbon Butter Steakbites with Mashed Potatoes and Broccolini
Ingredients
For the Mashed Potatoes
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
- 1/4 cup milk, plus more as needed
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
For the Steakbites
- 1 1/2 pounds sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup butter, cut into 4-5 chunks
- 4 fresh thyme, sprigs, plus 1 tablespoon leaves for garnish
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
For Serving
- 1 pound broccolini, steamed or roasted
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Potatoes: Place the peeled and chunked potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water by at least 1 inch. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium and simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
⏱️ 20 min
- 2
Drain the cooked potatoes thoroughly. Using a potato ricer or a sturdy fork, rice or mash the potatoes back into the empty pot. Add 1/4 cup of milk and 1/4 cup of melted butter. Stir vigorously with a spatula until the mashed potatoes are smooth and creamy. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Cover and set aside to keep warm.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Prepare the Steak: Pat the steak cubes thoroughly dry with paper towels. This is crucial for a good sear. Place the dried steak cubes in a metal bowl and season generously with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Toss well to ensure all pieces are evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Sear the Steak: Heat a large, heavy-bottomed pan (cast iron or stainless steel works best) over medium-high heat until very hot, about 2-3 minutes. Add the seasoned steak cubes in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side, turning to brown all sides, until a deep crust forms. Remove the seared steak from the pan and set aside on a plate.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
Make the Bourbon Butter Sauce: Reduce the heat to medium. Add the 1/2 cup of butter chunks to the same pan, allowing it to melt and bubble. Add the fresh thyme sprigs and smashed garlic cloves. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Carefully pour the 1/4 cup of bourbon into the pan. The mixture will bubble vigorously. Allow it to simmer and reduce slightly for 1-2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in the 1 tablespoon of honey and 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Combine Steak and Sauce: Return the seared steak bites to the pan with the bourbon butter sauce. Toss the steak in the sauce, ensuring each piece is well coated. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the steak to warm through.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Assemble and Serve: Spoon a generous portion of the mashed potatoes onto each serving plate. Top with the Bourbon Butter Steakbites, drizzling any remaining sauce from the pan over the steak. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves. Serve immediately with steamed or roasted broccolini on the side.
⏱️ 3 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Bourbon Butter Steakbites with Mashed Potatoes and Broccolini
For the Mashed Potatoes
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
- 1/4 cup milk, plus more as needed
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
For the Steakbites
- 1 1/2 pounds sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup butter, cut into 4-5 chunks
- 4 fresh thyme, sprigs, plus 1 tablespoon leaves for garnish
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
For Serving
- 1 pound broccolini, steamed or roasted
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Potatoes: Place the peeled and chunked potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water by at least 1 inch. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium and simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
⏱️ 20 min - 2
Drain the cooked potatoes thoroughly. Using a potato ricer or a sturdy fork, rice or mash the potatoes back into the empty pot. Add 1/4 cup of milk and 1/4 cup of melted butter. Stir vigorously with a spatula until the mashed potatoes are smooth and creamy. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Cover and set aside to keep warm.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Prepare the Steak: Pat the steak cubes thoroughly dry with paper towels. This is crucial for a good sear. Place the dried steak cubes in a metal bowl and season generously with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Toss well to ensure all pieces are evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Sear the Steak: Heat a large, heavy-bottomed pan (cast iron or stainless steel works best) over medium-high heat until very hot, about 2-3 minutes. Add the seasoned steak cubes in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side, turning to brown all sides, until a deep crust forms. Remove the seared steak from the pan and set aside on a plate.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Make the Bourbon Butter Sauce: Reduce the heat to medium. Add the 1/2 cup of butter chunks to the same pan, allowing it to melt and bubble. Add the fresh thyme sprigs and smashed garlic cloves. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Carefully pour the 1/4 cup of bourbon into the pan. The mixture will bubble vigorously. Allow it to simmer and reduce slightly for 1-2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in the 1 tablespoon of honey and 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Combine Steak and Sauce: Return the seared steak bites to the pan with the bourbon butter sauce. Toss the steak in the sauce, ensuring each piece is well coated. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the steak to warm through.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Assemble and Serve: Spoon a generous portion of the mashed potatoes onto each serving plate. Top with the Bourbon Butter Steakbites, drizzling any remaining sauce from the pan over the steak. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves. Serve immediately with steamed or roasted broccolini on the side.
⏱️ 3 min