Garlic Steak Bites and Potatoes (Printable)
Seared steak cubes and crispy baby potatoes finished in garlic butter and parsley, ready in 30 minutes.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Steak and Marinade
01 - 1 pound sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
→ Potatoes
06 - 1 pound baby potatoes, quartered
07 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Garlic Butter
10 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
11 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
12 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
13 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
# Directions:
01 - Combine steak cubes with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika in a mixing bowl. Set aside to marinate while preparing other ingredients.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add quartered potatoes, season with salt and black pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and tender, about 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer potatoes to a plate and keep warm.
03 - Increase skillet heat to high. Add steak cubes in a single layer, working in batches if necessary. Sear undisturbed for 2 minutes, turn, and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until browned to preferred doneness. Remove steak and set aside.
04 - Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet, allow to melt, then add minced garlic and dried thyme. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
05 - Return potatoes and steak bites to the skillet. Toss with the garlic butter until evenly coated and heated through, about 1 to 2 minutes.
06 - Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley evenly over the dish before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It’s the kind of hearty, one-pan dinner you can pull together in half an hour with zero fuss.
- The mix of crispy potatoes and juicy steak tossed in a buttery, garlicky sauce makes every bite worth remembering.
02 -
- Piling steak cubes too close in the pan leaves them gray and chewy instead of browned and tender—I learned this the hard way.
- Tossing everything in the garlicky butter off the heat helps keep the garlic from getting bitter.
03 -
- Resting the steak bites briefly before tossing back in keeps them juicy inside.
- A pinch of flaky salt sprinkled just before serving takes the flavors to another level.