Garlic Steak Bites and Potatoes (Printer-friendly)
Seared steak cubes and crispy baby potatoes in garlic butter, finished with parsley and an optional squeeze of lemon.
# What You'll Need:
→ Steak and Marinade
01 - 1 pound sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
→ Potatoes
06 - 1 pound baby potatoes, quartered
07 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Garlic Butter
10 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
11 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
12 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
13 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
# How To Make It:
01 - Combine steak cubes with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika in a mixing bowl. Toss thoroughly and let rest while preparing potatoes.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add quartered baby potatoes, season with salt and black pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 12 to 15 minutes, until golden brown and tender. Remove potatoes from skillet and keep warm.
03 - In the same skillet, increase heat to high. Arrange marinated steak bites in a single layer; sear undisturbed for 2 minutes, then flip and cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes, until browned and cooked to your preferred doneness. Remove from skillet and set aside.
04 - Reduce heat to medium. Melt unsalted butter in the skillet, then add minced garlic and dried thyme. Sauté for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
05 - Return potatoes and steak bites to the skillet. Toss thoroughly in the garlic butter mixture and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, ensuring everything is well coated and heated through.
06 - Garnish with freshly chopped parsley just before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- No one has to know how quickly this steak-and-potato miracle actually comes together.
- That golden garlic butter sauce hugs every bite—it turned my weeknight dinner into a tableful of grins.
02 -
- Once, I crowded the skillet and ended up with steamed potatoes instead of crispy ones—moving in batches is non-negotiable.
- The moment you add garlic, keep a close eye; it turns bitter if browned even a little too much.
03 -
- Always preheat your skillet well before adding anything for maximum browning.
- A dash of smoked paprika seemed small, but now I never leave it out—it’s the secret warmth.