Description
This Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes recipe is a delicious and hearty one-pan meal featuring tender, perfectly seared sirloin steak cubes tossed with crispy, flavorful Yukon Gold potatoes. Infused with garlic, rosemary, oregano, and a rich butter sauce, this dish is quick to prepare and ideal for a satisfying weeknight dinner or a comforting weekend treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 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
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Steak and Butter
- 1½ lbs. sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes (alternative options: beef tenderloin, NY strip steak, or stir fry meat)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided (½ stick)
- Freshly chopped parsley, optional for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the skillet and melt butter: Place a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter. Let the butter melt completely and start to sizzle, creating a flavorful base for cooking the potatoes.
- Cook the seasoned potatoes: Add the diced potatoes, minced garlic, dried rosemary, dried oregano, kosher salt, and ground pepper to the skillet. Cook the potatoes for about 4 minutes without stirring to develop a crispy exterior. Then stir the potatoes and continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes until they are fork tender. Once cooked, remove the potatoes from the skillet and set them aside in a bowl.
- Sear the steak bites: Increase the heat to high. Return the skillet to the stove and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, stirring until melted. Add the steak cubes in a single layer and cook for 1 minute without moving them to achieve a good sear. Flip or stir the steak bites and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until they reach your desired level of doneness. Remove the skillet from heat.
- Combine steak and potatoes: Add the cooked potatoes back into the skillet with the steak bites. Toss everything together gently to combine and heat through evenly. Taste and adjust seasoning by adding extra salt and pepper as needed.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the dish for a fresh burst of color and flavor, if desired. Serve immediately to enjoy the warm, savory garlic butter steak bites with crispy potatoes.
Notes
- Use a cast iron skillet for the best sear and even cooking.
- You can substitute sirloin with beef tenderloin, New York strip, or stir fry cuts if preferred.
- Ensure the potatoes are diced uniformly for even cooking.
- Control steak doneness by adjusting cooking time—less time for medium-rare, longer for medium or well done.
- Fresh parsley garnish is optional but adds a nice color contrast and fresh flavor.
- Leftover steak and potatoes can be reheated gently on the stovetop for best results.
