Description
This Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes recipe is a quick and delicious skillet meal featuring tender sirloin steak cubes seared to perfection and golden, crispy Yukon Gold potatoes infused with garlic and herbs. Cooked entirely in a cast iron skillet and enriched with butter and fresh parsley, it’s a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes and Seasonings
- 1 lb. Yukon Gold potatoes, diced into ½-inch cubes (or red-skinned or fingerling potatoes)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp ground pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Steak and Butter
- 1½ lbs. sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes (alternative options: beef tenderloin, NY strip steak, or stir fry meat)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided (½ stick)
- Freshly chopped parsley, optional for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the skillet and melt butter: Place a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter. Let the butter melt completely and begin to sizzle, preparing the pan for cooking.
- Cook the potatoes with seasonings: Add the diced potatoes, minced garlic, dried rosemary, dried oregano, kosher salt, and ground pepper to the skillet. Allow the potatoes to cook undisturbed for about 4 minutes to form a crispy exterior. Then stir and continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes until the potatoes are fork tender. Remove the potatoes from the skillet and set aside in a bowl.
- Sear the steak bites: Increase the heat to high and return the skillet to the stove. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and stir until melted. Place the steak cubes in a single layer in the skillet and cook without moving them for 1 minute to develop a good sear. Flip or stir and cook for another 1-2 minutes or until desired doneness is reached. Remove the skillet from heat.
- Toss potatoes and steak together: Add the cooked potatoes back into the skillet with the steak bites. Gently toss everything to combine and heat through evenly. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the dish for color and extra flavor if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy your garlic butter steak bites with potatoes!
Notes
- Use a cast iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan for best searing results.
- Adjust steak cooking time based on your preferred level of doneness.
- Substitute steak with beef tenderloin or NY strip for different textures.
- Red-skinned or fingerling potatoes can be used in place of Yukon Gold.
- Fresh parsley is optional but adds brightness to the dish.
- Be careful not to overcrowd the pan when searing steak to ensure a proper crust.
