Garlic Steak Bites with Potatoes (Printable)
Tender steak cubes and crispy potatoes tossed in garlic butter for a quick, flavorful weeknight skillet.
# 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 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
# Directions:
01 - Combine sirloin cubes with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika in a mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly and allow to marinate while preparing potatoes.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add quartered baby potatoes, season with salt and black pepper, and sauté, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and fork-tender, approximately 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer potatoes to a plate and keep warm.
03 - Increase skillet heat to high. Arrange marinated steak cubes in a single layer, working in batches if necessary. Sear undisturbed for 2 minutes, then turn and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until browned to your preferred doneness. Remove steak bites and set aside.
04 - Lower heat to medium and add unsalted butter to the skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and dried thyme. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
05 - Return potatoes and steak bites to the skillet. Toss thoroughly in the garlic butter until evenly coated and heated through, about 1 to 2 minutes.
06 - Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- This skillet meal brings golden, crispy potatoes and juicy steak together in one pan with the simplest savory garlic butter sauce.
- Dinner feels special but takes barely half an hour, so you can indulge even on your busiest evenings.
02 -
- If you crowd the pan with steak, the pieces will steam, not sear.
- Quartering your potatoes small is the fastest trick to even cooking and golden, crisp edges.
03 -
- Dry the steak cubes with a paper towel before seasoning to guarantee caramelization and avoid steaming in the pan.
- If making ahead, warm everything together with an extra splash of oil just before serving to revive that fresh-made gloss.