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Cowboy Butter Steak Biteswith Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Caramelized Onions

Recipe by Dwight Smith on InstagramAdded 1 August 2026.
  • 25 min
  • Serves 4
  • 17 ingredients

10 minutes to prep, 15 to cook. Tender ribeye steak bites are tossed in a smoky, spicy cowboy butter and served alongside creamy roasted‑garlic mashed potatoes and sweet caramelized onions. The bright lemon‑garlic butter adds a bold kick, making this a hearty, restaurant‑style dinner ready in under half an hour.

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Cowboy Butter Steak Bites with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Caramelized Onions by Dwight Smith, a frame from the Instagram video

Ingredients

4 servingsMetric

Cowboy Butter

Amounts as Dwight Smith gives them. Metric converts supported weights and liquids, and oven temperatures; spoon measures and counts stay as written.

Method

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (400°F).

  2. 2

    Place the cubed potatoes on a baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and roast for 20‑25 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and tender.

  3. 3

    While the potatoes roast, heat a large stainless‑steel skillet over medium‑high heat; add the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil.

  4. 4

    Add the sliced onion to the skillet, season lightly, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 12‑15 minutes until deep caramelized; set aside and keep warm.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Onions deepen to a caramelized color in the skillet.

  5. 5

    In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter for the cowboy butter.

  6. 6

    Stir in paprika, cayenne pepper, chilli flakes, crushed garlic, Dijon mustard, chopped chives, chopped parsley, lemon zest and juice, salt, and black pepper; whisk until smooth, then remove from heat and keep at room temperature.

  7. 7

    Season the ribeye bite‑sized pieces generously with salt and black pepper.

  8. 8

    Increase the skillet heat to high, add a little extra oil if needed, and sear the steak bites in batches, cooking 1‑2 minutes per side until browned but still pink inside; do not overcrowd the pan.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Steak bites brown outside and remain pink inside. Sear in batches to avoid crowding the skillet.

  9. 9

    Immediately toss the hot steak bites in the prepared cowboy butter, ensuring each piece is evenly coated.

  10. 10

    While the steak rests for 2 minutes, warm the roasted potatoes and caramelized onions.

  11. 11

    To finish the mashed potatoes, transfer the roasted potatoes to a pot, add the roasted garlic cloves (optional), mash with heavy cream, milk, a pinch of salt, and a dab of butter until smooth and creamy.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Roasted potatoes mash smoothly with cream and garlic.

  12. 12

    Plate the creamy mashed potatoes, top with caramelized onions, and arrange the butter‑coated steak bites on top.

  13. 13

    Garnish with an extra sprinkle of chopped chives or parsley if desired, and serve immediately.

Tips while you cook

Roast potatoes first
Start the potatoes on the baking sheet while you prep the butter.
Caramelize onions separately
Cook the onions for 12‑15 minutes before searing the steak.
Toss steak in butter off heat
After searing, remove the pan from heat and immediately coat the bites with the prepared cowboy butter.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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Steak bites, 3 ways

Three creators posted their own. Every one is built on butter, garlic and olive oil.

  1. Dwight Smith25 min17 ingr.Only this one uses cayenne pepper, chilli flakes and lemon
  2. Eat with Carmen25 min9 ingr.Only this one uses steak cubes, miso and gochujang
  3. Briony Blenman1 hr19 ingr.Only this one uses mozzarella, oat milk and steak bites
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