Garlic Steak Bites and Potatoes (Printable Version)
Seared steak cubes and golden potatoes tossed in a garlic butter pan sauce for a quick, satisfying weeknight meal.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Combine steak cubes with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika in a medium mixing bowl. Mix well and set aside to marinate.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add quartered baby potatoes, season with salt and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and fork-tender, about 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer potatoes to a plate and keep warm.
03 - Increase skillet heat to high. Arrange steak bites in a single layer, searing undisturbed for 2 minutes. Flip and continue cooking for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until browned and cooked to desired doneness. Remove steak from the skillet and set aside.
04 - Reduce heat to medium. Add unsalted butter to the skillet and let it melt. Stir in minced garlic and dried thyme, sautéing for 30 seconds until aromatic.
05 - Return potatoes and steak bites to the skillet. Toss ingredients in the garlic butter until thoroughly coated and heated through, about 1 to 2 minutes.
06 - Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the finished dish and serve immediately.
# Tips from hearthlykitchen:
01 -
- The steak soaks up all the garlicky butter, making each bite taste like you cooked for hours just for them.
- There are barely any dishes to wash—everything happens in one skillet, which feels like a miracle some nights.
02 -
- If you overcrowd the pan with steak, it will steam instead of sear—do it in batches for the best crust.
- Letting the steak bites sit in the marinade just a bit longer gives even more flavor; patience pays off.
03 -
- Pile the cooked steak and potatoes loosely in the skillet so steam escapes and everything stays crisp.
- Letting the butter foam a bit before adding garlic intensifies the flavor without burning.