Steak Bites with Parmesan Cheese
Ingredients
Steak Bites:
- 1 pound sirloin steak trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 1 Tablespoon onion flakes
- 3 tablespoons rosemary leaves minced
- 2 tablespoons butter for searing
- 2 cloves of garlic minced
Stella® Parmesan Cheese Butter
- 6 Tablespoons Butter unsalted at room temperature
- 2/3 cup of Stella® Parmesan Cheese cups
- pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary minced
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
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Make the Stella® Parmesan Cheese Butter: In a bowl or using a mortar and pestle, start smashing all ingredients together until they blend well. Set the butter mixture aside. Extra butter mixture can be kept in the fridge or freezer. Make sure you wrap it with parchment paper and form it into a log shape so you can slice it as you need. Read the Parmesan Cheese Butter section above for how to use it.
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For the Steak: Add all the steak bites in one bowl and season with all the spices (except garlic and butter). Toss well.
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Preheat a cast iron pan or grill pan, and add the butter. Start searing the steak bites by adding just a few at a time without crowding the pan. Once it’s sizzling and has a nice brown crust, flip the steak bite. This takes about 2-3 minutes of cooking per side for medium rare.
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Remove the ready steak bites onto a plate and continue with the remaining pieces of steak. Add extra butter if needed for searing.
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Once all the steak bites are ready, remove them from the pan and add the garlic with a teaspoon of butter.
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Sautee the garlic for just 1 minute until fragrant, and add the steak bites all at once back to the pan.
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Now add the Parmesan Cheese Butter (2 tablespoons at a time), and toss the steak bites with it while turning off the heat.
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Keep tossing and adding the butter until every steak bite is coated.
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Serve the steak bites with an extra sprinkle of Stella® Parmesan Cheese and fresh rosemary.
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Enjoy!!
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Recipe Notes
-Start with a cut of steak that you love. If you’re indifferent, then go for a sirloin cut. It’s tender, flavorful and inexpensive. If you absolutely love the NY strip, then certainly start with a NY strip cut.
-Cut the steak into equal-size bites (as best as you can), and aim for about 1-inch cubes.
-Season the steak bites with DRY spices only. Avoid using minced garlic, onions or any wet flavoring. This ensures the bites will have a nice golden crust and no water is in the pan.
-Sear the steaks in small batches. Avoid crowding your pan if you’re looking for a nice charred crust on the bites.
-Flip the steak once or twice at most. Don’t be rushed to flip, toss or move the steak bites around in the pan.
-Remove the bites to a plate while you work in batches, but don’t cover them.
-To add garlic, onion, ginger, or your favorite flavor, do so when you’ve seared all the bites and removed them from the pan. Add a touch of butter, sauté garlic/onions, and then return the steak bites back.
-Don’t overcook the steak bites when you return them to the pan. Less than a minute of heat is needed.
-Add the flavorful butter Parmesan and toss the steak bites well, allowing the butter to melt with the heat of the bites.
-The Parmesan butter is the final most dominant flavor the steak bites will have, so don’t skimp on it! It also adds a juicy feel to the steak.
-Serve steak bites on a platter for the perfect gourmet holiday dish. Serve it alongside bread, pasta, veggies, fries or salad. Serve it scooped up with a spoon or individually skewered for a fun way to socialize and gather around food.
-Sprinkle a final touch of Stella® Parmesan Cheese and serve right away!