Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Creamy Parmesan Shells – FadedMix

Ingredients

• 1 pound sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 8 ounces small pasta shells
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
• Additional salt and pepper, to taste