Description
This Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes recipe features tender, seared sirloin steak cubes paired with crispy, herb-seasoned Yukon Gold potatoes, all cooked together in a rich garlic butter sauce. Ready in just 25 minutes, this skillet meal is perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner that delivers a satisfying combination of savory, buttery, and aromatic notes, garnished with fresh parsley for a touch of brightness.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 1 lb. Yukon Gold potatoes, diced into ½-inch cubes (alternatively red-skinned or fingerling potatoes)
Seasonings & Fats
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided (½ stick)
Steak
- 1½ lbs. sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes (alternative options: beef tenderloin, NY strip steak, or stir fry meat)
Garnish
- Freshly chopped parsley, optional for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the skillet and melt butter: Place a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter. Allow the butter to melt completely and begin to sizzle, preparing the pan for cooking potatoes.
- Cook the potatoes with seasonings: Add the diced potatoes, minced garlic, dried rosemary, dried oregano, kosher salt, and ground pepper into the skillet. Let the potatoes cook undisturbed for about 4 minutes to develop a crispy exterior. Then stir and continue cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork. Remove the potatoes from the skillet and set aside in a bowl.
- Sear the steak bites: Increase the heat to high and return the skillet to the stove. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and stir until melted. Add the steak cubes in a single layer and cook without moving them for 1 minute to achieve a good sear. Flip or stir the steak bites and cook for another 1-2 minutes until they reach your preferred doneness. Remove from heat.
- Toss potatoes and steak together: Add the cooked potatoes back into the skillet with the steak bites. Gently toss everything together to combine and heat through evenly. Adjust seasoning with extra salt and pepper if desired.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the dish for added color and flavor, if using. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy your garlic butter steak bites with potatoes.
Notes
- Use a cast iron skillet for the best heat retention and searing capability.
- You can substitute sirloin steak with beef tenderloin, NY strip steak, or pre-cut stir fry meat for variations.
- To ensure crispy potatoes, avoid stirring them too often during the initial cooking phase.
- Adjust the seasoning toward the end to better control saltiness.
- Fresh parsley adds a fresh herbal note but can be omitted if preferred.
- Serve immediately as the steak bites are best enjoyed hot.
