Marry Me Steak Bites
These marry me steak bites bring the flavor! Juicy, seared steak is tossed in a rich, creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and bold, layered flavor. They’re quick to make and perfect for spooning over potatoes or soaking up with veggies.
So Good, It Might Get a Proposal
That “Marry Me” Magic: The sauce is just like my marry me pot roast, rich, creamy, and packed with bold flavor that keeps everyone coming back for more.
Easy but Feels Fancy: Juicy steak bites cook fast, then get coated in a dreamy sauce that tastes like you spent way more time on it.
Perfect for Soaking Up Every Drop: Serve it over pasta, potatoes, rice, mashed potatoes, or veggies, trust me, you won’t want to waste a single bit of the sauce!
Ingredients for Marry Me Steak Bites
Steak Options: You can buy pre-cut steak bites or cut your own from thick steaks. Stew meat works, but it can be a bit tougher.
Sun-Dried Tomatoes: I like oil-packed and use the oil to sear the steak for extra flavor. If you use dry-packed, just use olive oil instead.
Adjust the Sauce: Want less sauce? Just cut the sauce ingredients in half.
How to Make Marry Me Steak Bites
Just like my creamy garlic steak bites, these are simple to make, but they deliver big flavor in every bite. They work great for an easy dinner at home, but they’re also perfect when you want to serve something that looks like you put in way more effort than you did.
Sear: Season the steak bites with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add the sun-dried tomato oil. Add the steak bites to the skillet in a single layer and cook for about 2 minutes, until well browned. Flip the steak bites and cook for another 2 minutes, until a deep crust forms. Remove to a plate and set aside.
Sauté Garlic: Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant. Whisk in the flour.
Add Broth: Slowly whisk in the beef broth until smooth and fully combined.
Add Seasonings: Add the tomato paste, Italian seasoning, and paprika, and whisk to combine.
Simmer: Stir in the sundried tomatoes, cream, and parmesan. Let the sauce simmer over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes, whisking occasionally, until thickened.
Add Steak to Sauce: Season the sauce with salt and ground black pepper to taste, then return the marry me steak bites to the skillet and serve.
Must Have Tools for This Recipe
Large Cast Iron Skillet: A hot, heavy skillet makes all the difference. It gives you that quick sear on the outside while keeping the inside tender.
Marry Me Steak Bites
Equipment
Ingredients
Marry Me Sauce
2 tablespoons unsalted butter2 teaspoons minced garlic about 2 cloves2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 cups beef broth3 tablespoons tomato paste1 teaspoon Italian seasoning½ teaspoon paprika¾ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes julienne cut¾ cup heavy cream½ cup grated parmesan cheesesalt to tasteground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Notes
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3–4 days.
Reheat: Warm gently in a skillet over low heat or in the microwave until heated through. Add a splash of broth or cream if the sauce thickens.
Freezing: You can freeze it, but the cream sauce may separate a bit when thawed. For the best texture, enjoy fresh or refrigerated.