Cowboy Butter Steak Bites with Creamy Mashed Potato

When you're craving a meal that's packed with flavour but simple enough for a weeknight dinner, these Cowboy Butter Steak Bites are hard to beat. Tender cubes of premium Scotch Fillet are seared until beautifully caramelised, then tossed through a rich cowboy butter loaded with garlic, herbs, chilli and a hint of lime.

Served over creamy mashed potato and finished with fresh chives, this dish delivers steakhouse quality from the comfort of your own home.

The secret? Starting with a quality Scotch Fillet.
Its beautiful marbling keeps every bite juicy and tender, making it the perfect choice for this flavour-packed recipe.

Ingredients

For the Steak Bites

• 4 Scotch Fillet Steaks
• Salt, to taste
• Pepper, to taste
• Garlic powder, to taste
• 1 tbsp cooking oil

For the Cowboy Butter

• 175g unsalted butter
• 4 garlic cloves, finely diced
• ½ shallot, finely diced
• 1 tsp red chilli flakes
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• Juice of 1 lime
• Salt, to taste

To Serve

• Creamy mashed potato
• Fresh chives, chopped

Method

Step 1: Prepare the Steak

Slice your Scotch Fillet steaks into thick, bite-sized cubes.
Season generously with salt, pepper and garlic powder.

Step 2: Sear the Steak

Heat a large frying pan over high heat and add the oil. Once hot, add the steak cubes and sear on all sides until beautifully browned and caramelised. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Step 3: Make the Cowboy Butter

Using the same pan, reduce the heat slightly and add the butter, garlic, shallot, chilli flakes, thyme, Dijon mustard and lime juice.

Allow the butter to melt completely while stirring to combine all the flavours. Season lightly with salt to taste.

Step 4: Finish the Steak

Return the steak bites to the pan and toss through the cowboy butter. Cook for a further 2-3 minutes, allowing the steak to soak up all that rich, buttery flavour.

Step 5: Rest and Serve

Remove the pan from the heat and allow the steak bites to rest for 5 minutes.

Serve generously over creamy mashed potato, spooning plenty of the cowboy butter over the top. Finish with freshly chopped chives and enjoy.

Why We Love This Recipe

✅ Ready in under 30 minutes

✅ Packed with bold garlic and herb flavour

✅ Perfect for family dinners or entertaining

The combination of rich butter, fresh herbs, garlic and tender steak creates a meal that's comforting, indulgent and guaranteed to impress.