Cowboy Butter Steak Bites

In a bowl, combine steak cubes with 1 tbsp olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat.

In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter. Once melted, add the sliced onions and sugar. Cook, stirring occasionally, until deeply caramelized, about 10-15 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Wipe the skillet clean and add more olive oil over high heat. Add the steak bites in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Sear on all sides until browned. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Reduce the heat to medium and add the stick of unsalted butter to the same skillet.

Once the butter is melted, add the minced shallots and cook until softened, about 1-2 minutes. Add lemon juice and minced garlic, and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Stir in the paprika, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, and salt.

Add the chopped fresh parsley and Dijon mustard, stirring to combine.

Return the seared steak bites to the skillet and toss to coat them completely in the cowboy butter sauce.

Serve the steak bites and sauce over a bed of creamy mashed potatoes, topped with the caramelized onions. Garnish with additional fresh parsley and red pepper flakes if desired.