Description
This Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes recipe features tender, juicy sirloin steak bites seared to perfection and crispy baby potatoes tossed in fragrant garlic butter and fresh herbs. The potatoes are first browned on the stove, then finished in the oven, while the steak is cooked quickly in a hot skillet. Finished with fresh thyme and parsley, this dish delivers a deliciously buttery, savory, and aromatic meal that’s perfect for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, divided
- 1 pound baby potatoes (1- to 1 1/2-inches wide), halved
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Steak and Garnish
- 1 1/2 pounds (1-inch-thick) boneless sirloin steaks, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon coarsely chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh parsley leaves (from 4 sprigs, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven and potatoes: Preheat your oven to 325ºF. Melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a large oven-safe or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the halved baby potatoes, onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and black pepper. Toss everything together to coat the potatoes evenly. Arrange the potatoes cut-side down in a single layer in the skillet. Let them cook undisturbed for 1 to 2 minutes until they begin to brown on the bottom.
- Brown and soften the potatoes: Continue cooking the potatoes, stirring occasionally, until they are well browned and beginning to soften. This should take about 4 minutes. Turn off the heat, carefully transfer the potatoes to a rimmed baking sheet, spreading them out in a single layer. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven to finish cooking.
- Cook the steak bites: While the potatoes finish cooking, wipe out the skillet to remove potato residue. Melt 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sirloin steak cubes in a single layer and season with the remaining 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Cook the steak, flipping occasionally, until browned on most sides and just cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and herbs: Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter, minced garlic, and fresh thyme leaves. Let the garlic and herbs infuse the butter with flavor for about a minute, then turn off the heat.
- Combine and garnish: Remove the potatoes from the oven and transfer them back to the skillet with the steak bites. Toss everything together gently to combine and coat with the garlic butter sauce. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley leaves if desired. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use a heavy-bottomed, oven-safe skillet like cast iron for best results.
- Adjust cooking times based on your potato size to ensure they are tender.
- Rest steak bites for a couple of minutes if you prefer a juicier texture.
- Fresh herbs are key for brightness; don’t skip the thyme and parsley.
- For a spicier twist, add a pinch of red pepper flakes when cooking the steak.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Garlic butter steak bites, crispy potatoes, sirloin steak recipe, easy dinner, skillet steak, garlic butter sauce
