Description
Sizzling butter steak bites with garlic herb potatoes deliver a mouthwatering culinary experience from France’s rustic kitchens. Crisp potato edges and juicy steak morsels create a perfect harmony that delights palates and satisfies hunger.
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
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- ½ tsp garlic powder (for steak)
- ½ tsp garlic powder (for potatoes)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped (or ½ tsp dried)
- ½ tsp fresh thyme, chopped (or ¼ tsp dried)
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped (or ½ tsp dried)
- ½ tsp fresh rosemary, chopped (or ¼ tsp dried)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Potato Preparation: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, creating a flavorful cooking foundation for diced potatoes seasoned with salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, thyme, and rosemary.
- Potato Sautéing: Cook potatoes, stirring occasionally, until achieving a crispy golden exterior and tender interior, approximately 8-10 minutes, then transfer to a warm plate.
- Steak Searing: Elevate skillet temperature to high, adding remaining butter to create a sizzling surface for steak bites. Arrange meat in a single layer, allowing each piece to develop a caramelized crust without overcrowding the pan.
- Flavor Enhancement: Sear steak bites for 1-2 minutes per side, seasoning with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to intensify their robust flavor profile.
- Final Fusion: Reintegrate golden potatoes into the skillet with seared steak bites, gently tossing to combine and reheat ingredients for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Optional herb accent with freshly chopped parsley, then plate the harmonized dish while piping hot.
Notes
- Prevent Overcrowding: Space steak bites evenly in the skillet to achieve perfect caramelization and avoid steaming the meat, which reduces the desired crispy exterior.
- Control Heat Levels: Adjust skillet temperatures carefully between medium-high and high to ensure potatoes crisp evenly and steak bites develop a golden-brown crust without burning.
- Season Strategically: Apply seasonings gradually and taste-test to balance flavors, ensuring garlic powder and herbs complement the meat’s natural richness without overwhelming.
- Handle Delicate Textures: Use a cast-iron skillet for consistent heat distribution and better browning, gently turning steak and potatoes to maintain their tender interior while creating a crisp surface.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg