Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes
A juicy, one-pan meal featuring seared steak bites and crispy potatoes tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce. Quick, satisfying, and perfect for weeknights!
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef steak sirloin, ribeye, or NY strip, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 large russet potatoes diced into ½-inch cubes
- 4 cloves garlic freshly minced
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Step 1 – Prepare Ingredients
- Trim fat from steak and cut into 1-inch cubes. Pat dry.
- Dice potatoes into small cubes.
- Mince garlic.
Step 2 – Cook Potatoes
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add potatoes, season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Cook 8–10 minutes until crispy and golden.
- Transfer to plate.
Step 3 – Sear the Steak Bites
- Add 1 tbsp olive oil to skillet.
- Increase heat to high.
- Add steak in single layer, sear 2–3 minutes per side.
- Do not overcrowd. Remove and set aside.
Step 4 – Make Garlic Butter Sauce
- Reduce heat to medium.
- Melt butter, add minced garlic.
- Sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Return steak and potatoes to skillet.
- Toss to coat in sauce. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- Pat steak dry for better sear.
- Soak potatoes in cold water and dry before frying for extra crispiness.
- Use fresh garlic instead of garlic powder for the best flavor.
- Cook steak and potatoes in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.