Garlic Butter Steak Bites (Printable Version)

Seared steak bites with crispy potatoes coated in a flavorful garlic butter sauce ready in 40 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Steak Bites

01 - 1.25 pounds sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
03 - 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
04 - 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika

→ Potatoes

05 - 1.5 pounds baby Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
08 - 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

→ Garlic Butter Sauce

09 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
10 - 5 cloves garlic, minced
11 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
12 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
13 - 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
14 - Zest of 1 lemon

# How To Make It:

01 - Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add quartered potatoes in a single layer and season with 0.5 teaspoon salt and 0.25 teaspoon pepper. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and fork-tender. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
02 - While potatoes cook, pat steak cubes dry with paper towels. Season with 1 teaspoon salt, 0.5 teaspoon pepper, and smoked paprika.
03 - In the same skillet over high heat, add 1 tablespoon butter. Add half the steak bites in a single layer and sear for 2 minutes without moving, then flip and sear another 1 to 2 minutes until browned. Remove to a plate and repeat with remaining steak bites, adding additional butter as needed.
04 - Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
05 - Return steak bites and potatoes to the pan. Add parsley, thyme, crushed red pepper flakes, and lemon zest. Toss for 1 to 2 minutes to coat evenly in garlic butter.
06 - Transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with additional parsley and lemon zest. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 40 minutes from start to finish
  • One-pan preparation means easy cleanup
  • Naturally gluten-free and perfect for various dietary preferences
  • Restaurant-quality flavors with simple, accessible ingredients
  • Crispy potatoes and juicy steak create the perfect textural contrast
  • Rich garlic butter sauce elevates every component
02 -
  • Let steak rest at room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking for even doneness
  • Use a meat thermometer if desired—aim for 130-135°F for medium-rare
  • Don't stir the steak constantly; let it sear undisturbed for the best crust
  • Fresh herbs make a noticeable difference over dried in the garlic butter
  • Quarter potatoes uniformly so they cook at the same rate
  • Save any leftover garlic butter to toss with vegetables or spread on bread
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