Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Creamy Mashed Potatoes

 Ingredients:

For the Garlic Butter Beef Bites:

* 1 lb (450g) beef steak (sirloin or ribeye) 

* 2 tbsp olive oil 

* 3 tbsp unsalted butter 

* 4 cloves garlic, minced 

* 1 tsp salt 

* 1/2 tsp black pepper

* 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

* 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

* 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped 

For the Creamy Mashed Potatoes:

* 4 large potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks 

* 4 tbsp unsalted butter 

* 1/2 cup whole milk 

* 1/2 tsp salt 

* 1/4 tsp black pepper 

* 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional) 

* Fresh parsley or chives for garnish 

Instructions:

Prepare the Creamy Mashed Potatoes:

|1. Boil: In a large pot, bring the peeled and cut potatoes to a boil in salted water. Cook until fork-tender (about 15 minutes).

|2. Drain and Mash: Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add butter, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic pow