Garlic Steak Bites and Potatoes (Printer-Friendly)
Seared steak cubes and golden potatoes in a savory garlic butter with parsley for an easy weeknight skillet meal.
# 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 ground 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 ground 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 (optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine steak cubes with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Mix thoroughly and let marinate while potatoes are prepared.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the quartered baby potatoes, season with salt and black pepper, and sauté, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are crisp and golden brown, about 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer potatoes to a plate and keep warm.
03 - Raise skillet heat to high. Add steak bites in a single layer, working in batches if necessary. Sear for 2 minutes undisturbed, then turn and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until nicely browned and cooked to your preferred doneness. Remove steak bites and set aside.
04 - Reduce skillet heat to medium. Add unsalted butter and allow it to melt. Stir in minced garlic and thyme (if using), sautéing for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
05 - Return cooked potatoes and steak bites to the skillet. Toss gently to coat all pieces with the garlic butter. Heat through for 1 to 2 minutes.
06 - Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the steak bites and potatoes immediately prior to serving.
# Helpful Hints:
01 -
- The garlic butter clings to every bite, turning simple ingredients into something crave-worthy.
- Cleanup is ridiculously easy, so you get a hearty meal without turning your kitchen upside down.
02 -
- If your pan is crowded, the steak will steam instead of sear—work in batches if needed.
- Letting the garlic cook too long can turn it bitter, so watch it closely once it hits the butter.
03 -
- Let the steak sit out for a few minutes before cooking so it browns better and stays tender.
- A metal spatula is perfect for flipping steak bites and scraping up all the buttery browned bits—don’t let those go to waste.