Easy Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes Recipe
This EASY Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes recipe is a quick and flavorful one-pan meal perfect for busy weeknights. Tender sirloin steak cubes are seared to perfection in garlic-infused butter alongside crispy, herb-seasoned Yukon Gold potatoes. Finished with fresh parsley, this dish offers a hearty and satisfying combination of juicy meat and golden potatoes with minimal effort and only 20 minutes of cook time.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
For the Potatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, diced into ½-inch cubes (or red-skinned or fingerling potatoes)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp ground pepper
For the Steak
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1½ lbs sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes (or beef tenderloin, NY strip steak, or stir fry meat)
- Additional salt and pepper, to taste
- Freshly chopped parsley, optional for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the pan: Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter. Let the butter melt completely to create a rich cooking base.
- Season and add potatoes: Season the diced potatoes with salt, pepper, rosemary, and oregano. Add the potatoes and minced garlic to the hot skillet. Cook undisturbed for approximately 4 minutes to allow a golden crust to form.
- Cook potatoes thoroughly: Stir the potatoes and continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes until they are fork-tender. Once cooked, transfer the potatoes to a bowl and set aside.
- Increase heat for steak: Return the skillet to the stovetop and increase the heat to high. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and swirl to melt.
- Cook steak bites: Add the cubed steak in a single layer to the hot skillet. Sear for 1 minute without moving for good browning. Flip or stir the steak and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until reaching desired doneness. Remove from heat.
- Toss potatoes and steak together: Add the cooked potatoes back to the skillet with the steak bites. Toss gently to combine and warm through. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the top if using. Serve immediately and enjoy your garlic butter steak bites and potatoes!
Notes
- For best results, use a cast iron skillet to get a good sear on the steak and crispy potatoes.
- You can substitute other potato varieties like red-skinned or fingerling potatoes.
- For a different herb flavor, fresh rosemary or thyme can replace dried herbs.
- Letting the skillet stay undisturbed while potatoes cook helps develop a crispy crust.
- Adjust cooking time for steak according to preferred doneness.
- Optional parsley adds freshness and color but can be omitted.
