Garlic Steak Bites and Potatoes (Printable)

Seared steak cubes and crispy baby potatoes tossed in garlic butter for a fast, hearty skillet meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Steak Preparation

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 (optional)

# Steps:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine sirloin cubes with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Toss thoroughly to coat, and let stand at room temperature while preparing remaining ingredients.
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. Remove potatoes from the skillet and keep warm.
03 - Increase skillet heat to high. Arrange marinated steak cubes in a single layer (work in batches if necessary). Sear for 2 minutes without stirring, then turn and continue cooking another 2 to 3 minutes until well browned and cooked to preferred doneness. Transfer steak bites to a plate and set aside.
04 - Reduce heat to medium. Melt unsalted butter in the same skillet. Add minced garlic and thyme (if using); sauté, stirring constantly, for about 30 seconds until aromatic.
05 - Return cooked potatoes and steak bites to the skillet. Toss ingredients in the garlic butter until evenly coated and thoroughly heated, about 1 to 2 minutes.
06 - Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The garlic butter soaks into both steak and potatoes, which feels like finding a shortcut to pure comfort.
  • It&39;s practically foolproof and always impresses, even when tossed together after a long day.
02 -
  • Don&39;t overcrowd the skillet with steak or potatoes or you&39;ll lose that irresistible crispness.
  • Let the garlic sizzle briefly but avoid browning it—burnt garlic sneaks in fast and takes over the whole dish.
03 -
  • Cut steak and potatoes the same size so everything cooks evenly and quickly.
  • Use unsalted butter to keep the dish from turning out overly salty and adjust with a final sprinkle as needed.

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