Description
These Garlic Peppercorn Steak Bites are tender cubes of beef tenderloin seared in garlic butter, then enveloped in a rich, creamy cracked‑peppercorn sauce made with shallots, heavy cream, and Worcestershire. Garnished with chives and perfect over mashed potatoes or crusty bread for an indulgent and savory dinner.
Ingredients
0.5–0.7 kg beef tenderloin, trimmed and cut into bite‑sized pieces
High‑heat oil (e.g. canola or avocado), for searing
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 garlic cloves, crushed (steak)
2 Tbsp butter (for searing)
1 shallot, minced
6 garlic cloves, minced (for sauce)
1 tsp flour
¼ cup beef stock
1 cup heavy cream
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
20–30 black peppercorns, coarsely chopped
Chopped chives, for garnish
Optional: mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread for serving
Instructions
- Prepare garlic, shallot, peppercorns, and chives. Cut tenderloin into bite‑sized pieces.
- Season steak bites with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of oil.
- Heat skillet over medium‑high. Add steak bites in a single layer; sear without moving for a couple minutes per side until browned.
- Add crushed garlic and butter to pan, stir to coat steak. Remove steak bites and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium‑low. Add minced shallot and garlic; sauté 1–2 minutes.
- Sprinkle in flour and stir to coat aromatics briefly.
- Stir in beef stock, heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, and peppercorns. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly.
- Return steak bites to pan (optional), stir to heat through.
- Plate with mashed potatoes or bread, spoon over sauce, and garnish with chives. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use cuts like sirloin or ribeye if tenderloin is unavailable.
- Add a pinch of cayenne or crushed red pepper flakes for spice.
- For lighter sauce, substitute heavy cream with half‑and‑half.
- Thyme or parsley can be added for herb flavor.
- Reheat leftovers gently on low heat, adding a splash of stock or cream if sauce thickens.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Searing & Pan Sauce
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 150 g beef and sauce)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
