Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound beef steak (sirloin or ribeye work great), cut into 1-inch chunks
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (skip if you don't like heat)
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 4 large potatoes (russets or Yukon golds), peeled and cut into chunks
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup whole milk or heavy cream (cream makes them richer)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional but adds nice flavor)
• Fresh parsley for garnish