Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Creamy Parmesan Shells

Garlic Butter Steak Bites

Ingredients

• 1½ lb sirloin or ribeye, cut into bite-size cubes

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 3 tbsp butter

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp fresh parsley (or dried)

Instructions

1. Pat steak dry and season with salt and pepper.

2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat.

3. Add steak in a single layer and sear 2–3 minutes per side until browned.

4. Reduce heat to medium, add butter and garlic.

5. Toss steak in the garlic butter for 30–60 seconds.

6. Sprinkle with parsley and set aside.

Creamy Parmesan Shells

Ingredients

• 12 oz pasta shells

• 2 tbsp butter

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup heavy cream

• ½ cup milk

• 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• Optional: pinch of nutmeg or red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Cook shells in salted water until al dente; drain.

2. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.

3. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.

4. Stir in cream and milk; simmer 3–4 minutes.

5. Whisk in parmesan until smooth.

6. Season to taste and toss with pasta.

Serving Tips

• Spoon extra garlic butter from the steak over the pasta 😋

• Add a side of roasted broccoli or green beans

• Finish with extra parmesan on top