Ingredient:
For the Steak Bites:
1 lb (450 g) sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
3 tablespoons butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
Salt and pepper, to taste
1–2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Mashed Potatoes:
4 large potatoes, peeled and chopped
4 tablespoons butter
½ cup milk (or cream for extra richness)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
Prepare the mashed potatoes:
Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes.
Drain and mash with butter and milk until creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
Cook the steak bites:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Season steak bites with salt and pepper.
Add steak to the hot skillet and sear until browned on all sides (about 2–3 minutes per side). Remove from skillet and set aside.
Make the garlic butter sauce:
In the same skillet, melt butter. Add minced garlic and thyme, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Return steak bites to the skillet and toss in the garlic butter until coated.
Serve:
Plate the mashed potatoes and top with the garlic butter steak bites. Drizzle any remaining garlic butter from the pan over the top.