Garlic Steak Bites and Potatoes (Print Version)
Seared steak cubes and crispy baby potatoes tossed in garlic butter for a quick, flavorful weeknight skillet dinner.
# Ingredient List:
→ Steak and Marinade
01 - 1 pound sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon kosher 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 kosher 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, finely chopped
13 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
# Directions:
01 - Combine sirloin steak cubes, olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika in a mixing bowl. Toss thoroughly and set aside to marinate while prepping potatoes.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add quartered baby potatoes, season with kosher salt and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are golden brown and tender, about 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer potatoes to a plate and keep warm.
03 - In the same skillet, raise heat to high. Arrange marinated steak bites in a single layer. Sear without moving for 2 minutes, then turn and cook another 2 to 3 minutes to brown all sides to desired doneness. Remove steak bites and set aside.
04 - Reduce skillet heat to medium. Add unsalted butter and let it melt. Stir in minced garlic and dried thyme; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
05 - Return potatoes and steak bites to skillet. Toss thoroughly to coat in garlic butter. Warm everything together for 1 to 2 minutes until evenly heated.
06 - Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the skillet contents. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The combination of crispy potatoes and buttery garlic steak will make your kitchen smell like a cozy bistro.
- This recipe turns one skillet into a flavor-packed dinner, leaving you with minimal dishes and maximum satisfaction.
02 -
- If you crowd the pan with steak, it steams instead of sears, so give those bites their space.
- Letting the steak rest after cooking keeps it juicy instead of tough and dry.
03 -
- Rest your steak on a separate plate while finishing the garlic butter so it stays tender and soaks up the juices when tossed back in.
- For dinner guests, serve straight from the skillet for extra coziness—they’ll want seconds.