Garlic Steak Bites and Potatoes (Printable Version)

Tender seared steak bites and golden potatoes in a garlic butter glaze, ready in about 30 minutes for weeknight dinners.

# 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, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika in a bowl. Toss until evenly coated. Set aside to marinate while preparing potatoes.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add quartered baby potatoes, season with salt and black pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are golden and fork-tender, about 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer potatoes to a plate and keep warm.
03 - Increase skillet heat to high. Arrange steak bites in a single layer; if needed, work in batches. Sear undisturbed for 2 minutes, turn pieces, and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until browned to preferred doneness. Remove steak bites from pan.
04 - Lower skillet heat to medium. Add unsalted butter and let it melt. Stir in minced garlic and dried thyme, sautéing for 30 seconds until aromatic.
05 - Return cooked potatoes and steak bites to the skillet. Coat thoroughly with garlic butter and warm through for 1 to 2 minutes.
06 - Remove skillet from heat. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's our weeknight secret weapon—rich, hearty, and ready in just thirty minutes.
  • The buttery garlic sauce clings to every bite, making plain steak and potatoes something crave-worthy.
02 -
  • If the steak is crowded in the skillet it steams instead of searing—work in batches for perfect browning.
  • Minced fresh garlic can burn lightning fast—keep a close eye or it turns bitter before you know it.
03 -
  • Start the potatoes before you sear steak for exact timing and perfect hot serving.
  • Taste for seasoning after mixing the steak and potatoes together—a pinch more salt lifts every flavor right at the end.

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