Description
Succulent garlic butter steak bites and potatoes elevate weeknight dinners with restaurant-quality flair. Seared to perfection and kissed with herbed butter, this skillet sensation delivers rich flavors that will have diners craving seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (454 grams) sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Salt, to taste
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 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)
- Pepper, to taste
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
- Salt, to taste
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped (or ¼ teaspoon dried)
- ½ teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped (or ¼ teaspoon dried)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare a large skillet and warm it over medium-high heat, incorporating olive oil and butter to create a flavorful cooking base. Carefully introduce diced potatoes into the pan, generously seasoning with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, aromatic thyme, and robust rosemary.
- Gently sauté the potatoes, periodically stirring to ensure even browning and consistent cooking. Monitor the potatoes for approximately 8-10 minutes, waiting until they transform into golden, tender morsels with a crisp exterior.
- Transfer the perfectly cooked potatoes to a separate plate, keeping them warm and ready for the next stage of preparation.
- Elevate the skillet’s temperature to high, introducing an additional pat of butter to create an intensely hot cooking surface for the steak bites.
- Once the butter has melted and begun to shimmer, carefully arrange the steak pieces in a single, uncrowded layer. Allow each piece to sear undisturbed, developing a rich caramelized crust for 1-2 minutes per side.
- Season the sizzling steak bites with a precise blend of salt, freshly ground black pepper, and garlic powder, ensuring each morsel is expertly seasoned.
- Reunite the golden potatoes with the beautifully seared steak bites in the skillet, gently tossing to integrate flavors and reheat all components thoroughly.
- For a final flourish, sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the dish, adding a vibrant touch of color and fresh herbal note before serving immediately.
Notes
- Choose waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold or red potatoes for the best texture and even cooking.
- Pat steak bites dry with paper towels before searing to achieve a perfect golden-brown crust and prevent steaming.
- Use a cast-iron skillet for superior heat retention and creating a delicious caramelized exterior on both steak and potatoes.
- Cut steak and potatoes into similar-sized pieces to ensure uniform cooking and consistent flavor distribution.
- For a low-carb option, replace potatoes with cauliflower or turnips to maintain the same cooking method and flavor profile.
- Fresh herbs like thyme and rosemary can be substituted with dried herbs if fresh aren’t available, using about one-third the amount.
- Let steak bites rest for a minute after cooking to retain juices and prevent overcooking.
- Avoid overcrowding the skillet when searing steak to maintain high heat and achieve proper browning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg