Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Creamy Mashed Potatoes – A Comfort Meal That Feels Like a Warm Hug!
There’s something so satisfying about tender beef bites drenched in garlic butter, paired with silky, creamy mashed potatoes. This dish reminds me of cozy family dinners where everyone lingers over plates filled with warmth and flavor. Simple ingredients come together to create pure comfort on a plate.
The garlic butter beef bites are juicy and rich, and the mashed potatoes soak up all that buttery goodness perfectly. It’s an easy recipe but packed with heartwarming taste that never disappoints.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) beef sirloin or tenderloin, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 tbsp butter, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 lbs (900g) potatoes, peeled and chopped
- ½ cup milk (warm)
- ¼ cup sour cream or cream cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions:
- Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15–20 minutes. Drain well.
- Mash potatoes with warm milk and sour cream until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
- Heat olive oil and 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add beef bites, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned on all sides, about 4–5 minutes. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining 2 tbsp butter, add minced garlic, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Return beef to skillet and toss to coat in garlic butter sauce. Cook for 1–2 more minutes.
- Serve beef bites over creamy mashed potatoes. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving – serves 4):
| Calories | 480 kcal |
| Protein | 35 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Carbohydrates | 25 g |
| Sodium | 350 mg |
Printable Recipe Summary
| Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Creamy Mashed Potatoes | |
|---|---|
| Ingredients | Beef sirloin, butter, garlic, salt, pepper, olive oil, potatoes, milk, sour cream, parsley (optional) |
| Instructions | Boil and mash potatoes; cook beef bites; make garlic butter sauce; combine and serve. |
