Garlic Butter Steak Bites (Printable Version)
Tender garlic butter steak bites served with rich Parmesan pasta shells create a flavorful meal.
# Ingredients:
→ Steak
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450 g beef steak, cut into small cubes
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
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60 g unsalted butter
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4 cloves garlic, minced
→ Pasta and Sauce
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450 g pasta shells
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480 ml heavy cream
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100 g grated Parmesan cheese
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Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
# Steps:
01 -
Generously season beef cubes with salt and black pepper on all sides. Allow to rest at room temperature for 10 minutes for even cooking.
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Melt butter over medium-high heat in a cast iron skillet until foam appears. Add minced garlic and stir continuously for 30 seconds until fragrant without browning.
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Add steak cubes in a single layer without overcrowding. Cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes to develop crust, flip and cook another 1-2 minutes for medium-rare or longer as preferred.
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Boil a large pot of heavily salted water. Cook pasta shells al dente according to package instructions (8-10 minutes). Reserve 120 ml pasta water before draining.
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Simmer heavy cream over medium heat until gentle simmer. Gradually whisk in Parmesan until smooth. Adjust thickness with reserved pasta water if necessary.
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Stir drained pasta shells into Alfredo sauce to coat evenly. Simmer together for 1 minute to allow flavors to meld.
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Serve pasta topped with garlic butter steak bites, allowing butter to drizzle over. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and extra Parmesan if desired. Serve immediately.
# Notes:
01 -
Serve immediately as residual heat continues cooking the steak and cream sauce thickens as it cools.
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Reserve pasta cooking water to adjust Alfredo sauce consistency as needed.
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For extra flavor, deglaze steak pan with white wine before combining with pasta.