Description
Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes is a flavorful one-pan meal featuring tender, juicy steak and crispy golden potatoes tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this easy recipe is ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
For the potatoes:
- 1.5 pounds baby potatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the steak bites:
- 1.5 pounds sirloin steak (or ribeye, filet mignon), cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
For the garlic butter sauce:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Potatoes
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Add halved baby potatoes and season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and fork-tender.
- Remove from pan and set aside.
- Sear the Steak Bites
- While the potatoes cook, season the steak bites with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and onion powder.
- In the same skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over high heat.
- Add the steak bites in a single layer (cook in batches if necessary) and sear for about 2 minutes per side.
- Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce
- Reduce heat to medium and add butter to the skillet.
- Stir in minced garlic and thyme, cooking for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant.
- Return the cooked steak and potatoes to the skillet, tossing to coat in the garlic butter sauce.
- Serve and Garnish
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Make it spicy: Add red pepper flakes or cayenne to the seasoning.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan over the finished dish.
- Herb variations: Swap thyme with rosemary or oregano.
- Extra veggies: Include bell peppers, mushrooms, or asparagus.
- Air fryer option: Cook potatoes at 400°F for 15 minutes instead of pan-frying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-seared
- Cuisine: American
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