Garlic Butter Steak Bites Potatoes (Printable Version)

Juicy steak bites and golden potatoes tossed in garlic butter for a flavorful, satisfying main dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Steak Bites

01 - 1 1/4 pounds sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
04 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

→ Potatoes

05 - 1 1/2 pounds baby Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Garlic Butter Sauce

09 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
10 - 5 cloves garlic, minced
11 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
12 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
13 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
14 - Zest of 1 lemon

# Directions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add quartered potatoes in a single layer. Season with kosher salt and black pepper. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, turning occasionally, until potatoes are golden brown and fork-tender. Transfer potatoes to a plate and keep warm.
02 - Pat steak cubes dry with paper towel. Season evenly with kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and smoked paprika.
03 - Place 1 tablespoon butter in the skillet over high heat. Add half the steak bites in a single layer without crowding. Sear undisturbed for 2 minutes, flip, and cook another 1 to 2 minutes until browned and juicy. Transfer cooked steak bites to a plate. Repeat with remaining butter and remaining steak bites if needed.
04 - Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for about 30 seconds until aromatic.
05 - Return steak bites and cooked potatoes to skillet. Add parsley, thyme, crushed red pepper flakes, and lemon zest. Toss gently to coat all ingredients in the garlic butter. Heat for 1 to 2 minutes.
06 - Transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with additional fresh parsley and lemon zest if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The garlic butter soaks into both the steak and potatoes, creating an irresistible flavor you’ll want to mop up with crusty bread.
  • It’s all done in a single skillet, making cleanup as easy as the cooking.
02 -
  • Don’t crowd the steak in the pan or the bites will steam instead of sear, which stole the flavor once when I rushed.
  • Adding garlic too early leads to burning—wait until the steak is done to swirl it in with butter.
03 -
  • Use freshly minced garlic instead of jarred for the deepest flavor in the sauce.
  • Deglaze the pan with a splash of wine before the butter for extra layer of savory goodness.
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