Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Creamy Mashed Potatoes: Comfort Food at Its Best

When it comes to the perfect comforting dinner, few dishes can rival the irresistible combination of tender, seared beef and silky mashed potatoes. Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Creamy Mashed Potatoes is the kind of meal that feels gourmet but comes together with minimal effort. It’s weeknight-friendly, date-night approved, and universally loved thanks to the rich flavors of browned butter, fragrant garlic, and velvety potatoes.

Why You’ll Love This Dish

Quick cooking: Beef bites cook in minutes, giving you a high-impact entrée fast.

Rich flavors: Browned garlic butter creates a deeply savory sauce that coats every bite.

Comforting sides: Creamy mashed potatoes bring balance and warmth to the bold, buttery beef.

Versatile: Perfect for family dinners or elegant entertaining.

Ingredients
For the Garlic Butter Beef Bites

1 ½ lbs sirloin steak or ribeye, cut into 1-inch cubes

Salt and black pepper, to taste

1 tbsp olive oil

4 tbsp unsalted butter

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

For the Creamy Mashed Potatoes

2 lbs potatoes (Yukon gold or russet), peeled and cubed

4 tbsp butter

½ – 1 cup heavy cream or whole milk

Salt and pepper, to taste

Optional: roasted garlic, cream cheese, or chives

How to Make It
1. Prepare the Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Add potatoes to a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil.

Cook until fork-tender, about 15–20 minutes.

Drain, then mash with butter and half of the cream.

Add more cream until you reach your desired texture—smooth, fluffy, and creamy.

Season generously and keep warm.

2. Cook the Garlic Butter Beef Bites

Season beef cubes with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.

Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over high heat.

Add beef in a single layer (cook in batches for best browning). Sear 1–2 minutes per side until deeply golden.