Here’s a rich, restaurant-style combo you can make at home: garlic butter steak bites with creamy parmesan shells—quick, satisfying, and full of flavor.
🥩 Garlic Butter Steak Bites
Ingredients
- 500g beef steak (sirloin or ribeye), cut into bite-sized cubes
- Salt & black pepper (to taste)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp oil
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4–5 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Season the steak
Pat the steak dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika. - Sear
Heat oil in a pan on high heat. Add steak pieces in a single layer (don’t overcrowd). Sear for 2–3 minutes per side until browned. - Garlic butter
Lower heat, add butter and garlic. Stir and coat the steak for about 1–2 minutes. - Finish
Sprinkle parsley and remove from heat. Keep warm.
🧀 Creamy Parmesan Shells
Ingredients
- 250g shell pasta
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cup cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt & black pepper
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta
Boil shell pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside. - Make sauce
In a pan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. - Add cream & cheese
Pour in cream, simmer for 2–3 minutes, then add parmesan. Stir until smooth. - Season & combine
Add salt, pepper, chili flakes, and Italian seasoning. Toss in the pasta and coat well.
🍽️ Serve
Plate the creamy shells and top or side with the juicy steak bites. Spoon extra garlic butter from the pan over everything for maximum flavor.
🔥 Tips
- Use high heat for steak to get a nice crust
- Don’t overcook the steak—keep it juicy inside
- Freshly grated parmesan melts better than packaged
- Add mushrooms or spinach to the pasta for variation