Garlic Butter Steak Bites Potatoes (Printable)

Seared steak and crispy potatoes tossed in luscious garlic butter for a satisfying main dish.

# Ingredient List:

→ Meats

01 - 1 pound sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 pound baby potatoes, quartered
03 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

→ Fats & Flavorings

05 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Spices & Seasonings

07 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
08 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
09 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add quartered baby potatoes, season with kosher salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are golden and fork-tender, about 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer potatoes to a plate and keep warm.
02 - Pat steak cubes dry with paper towels. Generously season on all sides with kosher salt and black pepper.
03 - Add remaining olive oil to the skillet. When hot, arrange steak cubes in a single layer, working in batches if needed. Sear steak for 2 to 3 minutes per side until well-browned and cooked to preferred doneness. Transfer steak to the plate with potatoes.
04 - Reduce heat to low. Add unsalted butter and minced garlic to the pan. Stir until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds.
05 - Return steak bites and potatoes to the skillet. Toss well to coat in the garlic butter. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The way the garlic-butter clings to every bite is a secret I almost kept to myself.
  • It comes together in under forty minutes, and somehow always tastes like you went all out.
02 -
  • Overcrowding the pan ruins that golden sear—work in batches, no matter how hungry you are.
  • Letting the butter and garlic go just thirty seconds is enough; more will turn the garlic bitter.
03 -
  • Preheating the skillet until it’s nearly smoking is essential for that steakhouse-style sear.
  • Sneaking in a sprinkle of grated Parmesan right at the end is a trick that consistently wins applause.
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