Description
Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Creamy Mashed Potatoes is a comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender beef cubes sautéed in rich garlic butter, paired with ultra-smooth, fluffy mashed potatoes. Perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy family dinner, this recipe combines savory depth with creamy comfort, delivering a simple yet elegant meal that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef Bites
- 1 lb beef tenderloin or sirloin cubes
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For the Mashed Potatoes
- 2 lbs russet or Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or milk, warmed
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Optional Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Peel and quarter the potatoes. Place them in a pot of salted cold water, bring to a boil, and cook for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain well and set aside to steam dry, which prevents watery mashed potatoes.
- Cook the Beef Bites: While the potatoes cook, heat a skillet over medium-high heat and melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant but not browned. Add the beef cubes, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 3-5 minutes until browned on all sides but still juicy inside.
- Mash the Potatoes: Return the drained potatoes to the pot or a bowl and mash until smooth. Add warm cream or milk and butter, mashing continuously until the potatoes become creamy, silky, and fluffy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine and Finish: Plate a generous serving of mashed potatoes, spoon the garlic butter beef bites over the top, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a pop of freshness and color.
Notes
- Use room temperature beef to ensure even searing and juicy results.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan; cook beef in batches if necessary for a perfect sear.
- Warm the cream or milk before adding to the potatoes to maintain a smooth, creamy texture.
- Season mashed potatoes gradually to avoid over salting.
- Allow cooked beef bites to rest briefly to redistribute juices and enhance tenderness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg