Cowboy Butter Steak Bites with Creamy Mashed Potatoes Recipe
This recipe for Cowboy Butter Steak Bites features tender, juicy ribeye steak cubes seared to perfection and served atop creamy, flavorful mashed Yukon gold potatoes. The dish is elevated with a rich, herbaceous cowboy butter—a zesty blend of butter, garlic, herbs, lemon, and spices that add bold flavor. Perfect for a comforting yet impressive meal, these steak bites combine hearty ingredients with simple cooking techniques to delight your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Steak
- 16 oz ribeye steak, cubed
- 1 tbsp steak seasoning
- 2 tbsp butter (for cooking steak)
- 3 cloves minced garlic (for cooking steak)
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Oil, for coating steak (about 1 tbsp)
Mashed Potatoes
- 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
- 8 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Cowboy Butter
- 2 sticks (16 tbsp) softened unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp thinly sliced chives
- 2 tbsp thinly sliced parsley
- 1 tbsp garlic paste
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp stone ground mustard
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the Steak: Cube a well-marbled ribeye steak into bite-sized pieces. Coat the steak cubes lightly with oil to prevent sticking and season generously with your favorite steak seasoning to enhance the flavor profile.
- Make the Mashed Potatoes: Peel the Yukon gold potatoes and cut them into large chunks. Boil the potatoes in salted water until they are soft and easily pierced with a fork. Drain and rice the potatoes to ensure they become fluffy. Then incorporate 8 tablespoons of butter, ½ cup milk, 1 cup sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until the mash is creamy and well seasoned.
- Prepare the Cowboy Butter: In a bowl, combine 2 sticks of softened unsalted butter with thinly sliced chives, parsley, garlic paste, fresh lemon juice and zest, Worcestershire sauce, stone ground mustard, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes. Mix all ingredients until fully blended, then let the mixture sit at room temperature to meld flavors and soften for easy serving.
- Cook the Steak Bites: Heat a skillet over high heat and add the seasoned steak cubes. Cook the steak bites stirring every few minutes to achieve even browning on all sides. Once the steak is browned, add 2 tablespoons of butter, 3 cloves minced garlic, and fresh herbs (1 tablespoon each of thyme and parsley). Toss to coat the steak evenly in the melted butter and aromatics, enhancing richness and flavor.
- Assemble and Serve: Plate a generous bed of creamy mashed potatoes, then spoon the sizzling cowboy butter steak bites over the top. Finish by topping with dollops of the prepared cowboy butter to add a luscious, flavorful finish to the dish.
Notes
- Use a well-marbled ribeye to ensure the steak bites stay tender and flavorful when cooked.
- Let the cowboy butter sit at room temperature for at least 20 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to fully develop and the butter to soften.
- Adjust the cayenne and red pepper flakes in the cowboy butter for desired heat level.
- Ricing the potatoes instead of mashing them with a traditional masher yields a smoother, fluffier texture.
- This dish pairs beautifully with a crisp green salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Keywords: cowboy butter, steak bites, ribeye steak, mashed potatoes, creamy potatoes, herb butter, quick steak recipe, skillet steak, comfort food
