Name: Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Macaroni Alfredo – A Comfort Food Dream
Ingredients: 2 lbs sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided; 6 cloves garlic, finely minced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped (for garnish); Optional: Red pepper flakes for a hint of heat; 1 lb elbow macaroni; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups heavy cream; 1 ½ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese; Salt and black pepper to taste; Optional: pinch of nutmeg for added depth; Optional: extra Parmesan and chopped parsley for serving

Ingredients

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For the Garlic Butter Steak Bites:

2 lbs sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
6 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped (for garnish)
Optional: Red pepper flakes for a hint of heat

For the Macaroni Alfredo:

1 lb elbow macaroni
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups heavy cream
1 ½ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional: pinch of nutmeg for added depth
Optional: extra Parmesan and chopped parsley for serving

Instructions

Cook the Macaroni: Bring salted water to a boil, cook macaroni until al dente, then drain and reserve ½ cup of the pasta water.
Make the Alfredo Sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté minced garlic. Stir in heavy cream and simmer. Add Parmesan and whisk until smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Thin with a bit of pasta water if needed.
Sear the Steak Bites: Season steak cubes with salt and pepper. Sear in a hot skillet with butter and oil for 2 minutes per side. Set aside.
Finish in Garlic Butter: Melt remaining butter in the same skillet, cook garlic until golden, then return steak to the pan and toss to coat.

Assemble and Serve: Mix macaroni with Alfredo sauce. Plate and top with garlic butter steak bites. Garnish with extra Parmesan and parsley.