Roasted Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Mashed Potatoes
Roasted Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
For the Roasted Garlic Butter
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons chives, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons roasted garlic, minced
For the Mashed Potatoes
- 2 pounds Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon Kinder's Buttery Steakhouse seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
For the Steak Bites
- 1 1/2 pounds steak, your preferred cut, cut into 1 inch chunks
- 1 teaspoon salt, or as needed
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
For Serving
- 1 pound broccolini, roasted, for serving
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter with chopped chives, fresh thyme, fresh parsley, and minced roasted garlic. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Transfer the garlic butter mixture onto a sheet of plastic wrap. Roll the mixture tightly into a log shape. Place the log in the refrigerator to harden for at least 1 hour.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Place the peeled and 1-inch cut potato pieces into a large pot. Cover with cold water and add a generous pinch 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.
⏱️ 25 min
- 4
While the potatoes are cooking, in a separate small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of the hardened roasted garlic butter over medium-low heat. Add the milk, Kinder's Buttery Steakhouse seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well combined and the butter is fully melted.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Gradually stir in the shredded mozzarella cheese into the milk mixture until it melts and the sauce slightly thickens. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Once the potatoes are fork-tender, drain them thoroughly. Return the drained potatoes to the pot. Pour the warm garlic butter and cheese sauce over the potatoes. Mash the potatoes with a potato masher until they are smooth and fluffy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
⏱️ 7 min
- 7
Pat the 1-inch steak chunks dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt on all sides.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the seasoned steak bites in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side, or until a good crust forms.
⏱️ 8 min
- 9
Reduce the heat to medium. Add 2-3 tablespoons of the hardened roasted garlic butter to the skillet. As the butter melts, spoon it over the steak bites, basting them continuously for another 1-2 minutes until they reach your desired doneness.
⏱️ 3 min
- 10
Remove the steak bites from the skillet and let them rest for a few minutes.
⏱️ 2 min
- 11
Serve the garlicky, buttery steak bites immediately over the fluffy mashed potatoes. Pair with roasted broccolini for a complete meal.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Roasted Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Mashed Potatoes
For the Roasted Garlic Butter
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons chives, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons roasted garlic, minced
For the Mashed Potatoes
- 2 pounds Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon Kinder's Buttery Steakhouse seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
For the Steak Bites
- 1 1/2 pounds steak, your preferred cut, cut into 1 inch chunks
- 1 teaspoon salt, or as needed
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
For Serving
- 1 pound broccolini, roasted, for serving
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter with chopped chives, fresh thyme, fresh parsley, and minced roasted garlic. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Transfer the garlic butter mixture onto a sheet of plastic wrap. Roll the mixture tightly into a log shape. Place the log in the refrigerator to harden for at least 1 hour.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Place the peeled and 1-inch cut potato pieces into a large pot. Cover with cold water and add a generous pinch 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.
⏱️ 25 min - 4
While the potatoes are cooking, in a separate small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of the hardened roasted garlic butter over medium-low heat. Add the milk, Kinder's Buttery Steakhouse seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well combined and the butter is fully melted.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Gradually stir in the shredded mozzarella cheese into the milk mixture until it melts and the sauce slightly thickens. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Once the potatoes are fork-tender, drain them thoroughly. Return the drained potatoes to the pot. Pour the warm garlic butter and cheese sauce over the potatoes. Mash the potatoes with a potato masher until they are smooth and fluffy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
⏱️ 7 min - 7
Pat the 1-inch steak chunks dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt on all sides.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the seasoned steak bites in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side, or until a good crust forms.
⏱️ 8 min - 9
Reduce the heat to medium. Add 2-3 tablespoons of the hardened roasted garlic butter to the skillet. As the butter melts, spoon it over the steak bites, basting them continuously for another 1-2 minutes until they reach your desired doneness.
⏱️ 3 min - 10
Remove the steak bites from the skillet and let them rest for a few minutes.
⏱️ 2 min - 11
Serve the garlicky, buttery steak bites immediately over the fluffy mashed potatoes. Pair with roasted broccolini for a complete meal.
⏱️ 2 min