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Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Creamy Mashed Potatoes

This dish features juicy beef bites sautéed in rich garlic butter, complemented by creamy mashed potatoes, creating a satisfying and delightful meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Comfort Food, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Bites
  • 1.5 lbs beef sirloin, cut into bite-sized pieces Use tender cuts for best results.
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced Add more for extra flavor if desired.
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • for garnish fresh parsley, chopped
For the Creamy Mashed Potatoes
  • 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and quartered Yukon gold can also work.
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Method
 

Preparing the Potatoes
  1. Begin by boiling the quartered potatoes in salted water for about 15-20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain the water and set them aside.
Cooking the Beef Bites
  1. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
  2. Add the bite-sized beef pieces, seasoning with salt and pepper. Sear the beef until browned, approximately 4-5 minutes on each side. Remove the beef and set it aside.
Making the Garlic Butter Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  2. Return the beef to the skillet, tossing it in the garlic butter to coat.
Completing the Mashed Potatoes
  1. While the beef is cooking, mash the drained potatoes with milk, butter, salt, and pepper until creamy and smooth.
Serving
  1. Plate the creamy mashed potatoes and top them with the garlic butter beef bites. Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy!

Notes

For a complete meal, serve with steamed vegetables or a crisp garden salad. Consider red wine or sparkling lemonade as beverages.