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Plate of Garlic Butter Steak and Mushroom Creamy Gnocchi with sautéed mushrooms.

Garlic Butter Steak and Mushroom Creamy Gnocchi

A cozy dinner featuring juicy steak and buttery garlic flavor combined with creamy mushroom sauce and tender gnocchi.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Italian
Calories: 680
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Gnocchi
  • 1 pound gnocchi Use fresh, homemade, or frozen.
For the Steak
  • 1 pound sirloin steak Use room temperature for even cooking.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For cooking the steak.
For the Mushroom Sauce
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced Cremini or a mix of shiitake and oyster mushrooms work well.
  • 3 tablespoons butter For a rich buttery flavor.
  • 1 cup heavy cream Can substitute with half and half for a lighter sauce.
  • 1 clove garlic, minced Freshly minced for the best flavor.
  • Salt to taste For seasoning the water and mushrooms.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Salt a pot of boiling water for cooking the gnocchi.
  2. Add the gnocchi to the boiling water and cook until they float, then remove and set aside.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet on high heat and brown the steak in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
  4. Let the steak rest while preparing the sauce.
Cooking the Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, add butter and let it melt before adding the sliced mushrooms.
  2. Cook the mushrooms until browned, then add minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
  3. Pour in the heavy cream and adjust the heat to a gentle simmer.
  4. Stir in the cooked gnocchi and adjust the consistency with a splash of reserved pasta water if necessary.
  5. Slice the steak and gently toss it in, combining everything well.
Serving
  1. Serve in wide bowls with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a squeeze of lemon if desired.

Notes

To keep gnocchi from being gummy, avoid overcrowding, and pull them from the water as soon as they float. Rest the steak before slicing for juiciness.