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garlic butter steak bites and potatoes

Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes

5 from 1 vote
Tender steak cubes and crispy potatoes tossed in rich garlic butter sauce. Easy one-pan dinner ready in 30 minutes with restaurant flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes Pat dry
  • 1.5 pounds baby potatoes, quartered About 3 cups
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil Divided
  • 1 teaspoon salt Divided
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper Divided
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes Optional

Equipment

  • 1 large cast iron skillet 12-inch preferred
  • 1 Sharp knife For cutting
  • 1 Tongs For flipping
  • 1 paper towels For drying steak

Method
 

  1. Cut sirloin into 1-inch cubes and pat dry with paper towels, quarter baby potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, add potatoes and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, cook 12 to 15 minutes stirring occasionally until golden and fork-tender.
  3. Remove potatoes to plate, add remaining tablespoon olive oil to skillet over high heat, season steak cubes with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
  4. Add steak to smoking hot skillet in single layer, sear undisturbed 2 minutes until deep brown crust forms, flip and sear other side 1 to 2 minutes for medium-rare.
  5. Remove steak to plate with potatoes immediately, reduce heat to medium and add butter to skillet, once melted add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Return steak and potatoes to skillet with garlic butter, add parsley, thyme, and red pepper flakes if using, toss to coat and serve immediately.
    tossing garlic butter steak bites and potatoes

Nutrition

Serving: 340gCalories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 38gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 680mgPotassium: 1120mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 22mg

Notes

Use high heat for proper searing. Don't crowd pan or steak will steam. Cook potatoes first since they take longer. Add garlic after removing steak to prevent burning. Serve immediately for best texture.

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