Description
Sizzling butter steak bites with garlic herb potatoes bring Mediterranean flavors straight to your dinner table. Juicy beef morsels nestled alongside crispy, herbed potatoes create a simple yet elegant meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (454 grams) sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
Herbs and Seasonings:
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped (or ½ teaspoon dried)
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped (or ½ teaspoon dried)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
Potatoes:
- 1 pound (454 grams) Yukon gold or red potatoes, cut into ½-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped (or ¼ teaspoon dried)
- ½ teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped (or ¼ teaspoon dried)
Instructions
- Prepare a large skillet over medium-high heat, melting olive oil and butter together to create a flavorful cooking base for the potatoes.
- Carefully add diced potatoes into the heated skillet, generously seasoning with salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, thyme, and rosemary to enhance their natural flavor profile.
- Gently sauté the potatoes, stirring periodically to ensure even golden browning and tender texture, which typically takes approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Once potatoes reach a crispy golden exterior and soft interior, transfer them to a separate plate, keeping them warm and ready for the next stage.
- Increase the skillet’s temperature to high heat, adding the remaining butter to create a sizzling cooking surface for the steak bites.
- Arrange steak pieces in a single layer across the hot skillet, allowing each bite to develop a rich, caramelized exterior without overcrowding the pan.
- Sear the steak bites for 1-2 minutes on each side, seasoning with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to intensify their robust flavor.
- Reintroduce the golden potatoes into the skillet alongside the perfectly seared steak bites, gently tossing to combine and reheat all ingredients.
- Allow the mixture to meld together for an additional 1-2 minutes, ensuring everything is heated thoroughly and flavors are harmonized.
- Optional: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the dish for a vibrant, herbaceous finishing touch before serving hot.
Notes
- Ensure potatoes are cut into uniform, bite-sized pieces for even cooking and consistent texture.
- Pat steak dry with paper towels before searing to achieve a perfect golden-brown crust and prevent steaming.
- Use high heat for steak to create a delicious caramelized exterior while keeping the inside tender and juicy.
- For a low-carb version, replace potatoes with roasted cauliflower or zucchini cubes to maintain the same cooking technique.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg