Description
Succulent garlic butter steak bites and potatoes deliver a mouthwatering meal that combines tender beef with crispy potato chunks. Hearty flavors and simple ingredients make this dish a quick, satisfying dinner option for families seeking comfort and taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 lb (454 g) Yukon gold or red potatoes, cut into ½-inch pieces
- 2 tbsps unsalted butter, divided
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for steak)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for potatoes)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped (or ½ tsp dried)
- ½ tsp fresh thyme, chopped (or ¼ tsp dried, for potatoes)
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped (or ½ tsp dried)
- ½ tsp fresh rosemary, chopped (or ¼ tsp dried, for potatoes)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- ½ tsp garlic powder (for steak)
- ½ tsp garlic powder (for potatoes)
- Salt, to taste (for steak)
- Salt, to taste (for potatoes)
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Potato Preparation: Heat a large skillet over medium-high flame with olive oil and butter. Add diced potatoes, seasoning generously with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, thyme, and rosemary. Sauté for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally until potatoes develop a golden, crispy exterior.
- Steak Searing: Increase skillet temperature to high, adding another pat of butter. Place steak pieces in a single layer, allowing each bite to sear undisturbed for 1-2 minutes per side, creating a rich caramelized crust. Season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder during cooking.
- Flavor Integration: Combine the golden potatoes and seared steak bites in the skillet, gently tossing to meld flavors and ensure thorough heating. Finish the dish by sprinkling freshly chopped parsley over the top for a vibrant, herbaceous touch, then serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Manage Potato Texture: Cut potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and crispy exterior. Smaller, consistent cubes (around 1-inch) guarantee perfect golden-brown results without uneven soft or hard spots.
- Control Skillet Heat: Maintain medium-high to high heat for proper caramelization. Too low temperature creates soggy potatoes and steaks, while precise heat develops delectable crispy edges and rich flavor development.
- Select Optimal Steak Cut: Choose tender cuts like sirloin, ribeye, or tenderloin for maximum juiciness. Trim excess fat and cut against muscle grain to guarantee succulent, melt-in-your-mouth steak bites that remain tender during quick searing.
- Prevent Overcrowding: Space steak pieces separately in skillet to promote proper searing. Overcrowded pan reduces temperature, steaming meat instead of creating beautiful caramelized crust. Work in batches if necessary to maintain high heat and achieve restaurant-quality results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg