Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Creamy Cauliflower Mash

Ingredients

• •1.5 lbs sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
• •1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
• •4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• •2 ounces cream cheese, softened
• •2 tablespoons heavy cream
• •4 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 tablespoon olive oil
• •2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
• •1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• •1 sprig fresh rosemary
• •1 sprig fresh thyme
• •1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• •Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1Place the cauliflower florets in a steamer basket over boiling water and cook for 10-12 minutes until very tender. Drain thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
2. 2Transfer the steamed cauliflower to a food processor. Add 1 tablespoon of butter, cream cheese, heavy cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Blend until completely smooth and velvety. Stir in the chopped chives and keep warm.
3. 3Pat the steak cubes dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
4. 4Heat olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over high heat until just starting to smoke. Add the steak bites in a single layer, ensuring they are not crowded to achieve a proper sear.
5. 5Sear the steak for 2 minutes without moving them to develop a brown crust. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes for medium-rare.
6. 6Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter, minced garlic, rosemary, and thyme to the skillet.
7. 7Toss the steak bites continuously in the melting garlic butter for 1-2 minutes, spooning the aromatic butter over the meat until fragrant.
8. 8Remove the herb sprigs and serve the steak bites immediately over a generous portion of the creamy cauliflower mash. Garnish with fresh parsley.