Garlic Steak Bites and Potatoes (Printer-friendly)
Pan-seared steak bites and crispy potatoes in garlic butter, ready in 30 minutes for a hearty weeknight 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 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
# How To Make It:
01 - Combine sirloin cubes with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika in a mixing bowl. Toss thoroughly and allow to marinate while preparing other components.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high flame. Add potatoes, season with salt and black pepper, and sauté, stirring occasionally, until golden and fork-tender, approximately 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer potatoes to a plate and cover loosely to keep warm.
03 - Increase skillet heat to high. Arrange steak bites in an even layer (work in batches to avoid overcrowding). Sear without moving for 2 minutes, then turn bites and continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes longer until caramelized and desired doneness is achieved. Remove steak bites and set aside.
04 - Reduce skillet heat to medium. Add unsalted butter, allowing it to melt. Stir in minced garlic and dried thyme, sautéing 30 seconds until aromatic.
05 - Return potatoes and steak bites to skillet. Gently toss with the garlic butter until evenly coated and heated through, about 1 to 2 minutes.
06 - Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the dish and serve immediately.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The garlic butter turns ordinary steak and potatoes into a weeknight triumph that tastes like a secret treat.
- I make this on hectic evenings when fancy just isn't on the agenda, but smiles are.
02 -
- If you crowd the skillet, the steak and potatoes will steam instead of brown – give them space for best flavor.
- Letting the garlic cook just until fragrant (never browned) makes the butter taste toasty without any bitterness.
03 -
- Always preheat your skillet fully before adding anything to guarantee that satisfying sear.
- Marinate the steak while prepping potatoes – even five minutes makes a difference in flavor and texture.