This recipe creates tender and flavorful steak bites cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce, accompanied by golden brown potatoes. It’s a quick and easy one-pan meal perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The combination of savory steak, buttery potatoes, and fragrant garlic makes for a satisfying and delicious dish.
Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1.5 pounds potatoes (Yukon Gold or red), cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions:
- Prepare Ingredients: Cut the steak into 1-inch cubes and the potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Mince the garlic and chop the parsley.
- Season Steak and Potatoes: Season the steak bites and potato cubes generously with salt and pepper.
- Cook Potatoes: Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Add the potato cubes and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and tender, stirring occasionally. Remove the potatoes from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook Steak Bites: In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil if needed. Add the steak bites and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until browned on all sides and cooked to your desired doneness (medium-rare, medium, etc.). Remove the steak bites from the skillet and set aside.
- Make Garlic Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and thyme leaves and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.
- Combine Ingredients: Return the steak bites and potatoes to the skillet. Toss everything together in the garlic butter sauce until well coated.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Tips and Notes:
- Steak Choice: Sirloin steak is a great choice for this recipe, but you can also use ribeye, filet mignon, or New York strip.
- Potato Variety: Yukon Gold or red potatoes work well for this recipe.
- Doneness: Adjust the cooking time of the steak bites to your desired doneness.
- Herb Variations: You can use other herbs like rosemary or oregano.
- Spice Level: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicier dish.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve this dish as a main course with a side salad or roasted vegetables.
- Make Ahead: You can prepare the steak bites and potatoes ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator. When ready to cook, simply follow the instructions as directed.
- Storage: Store any leftover steak bites and potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet or microwave before serving.
Enjoy this delicious and easy Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Potatoes!