Garlic Butter Steak Bites Potatoes (Printable)

Tender steak bites with crispy potatoes in a rich garlic butter sauce—quick, flavorful, and comforting.

# Components:

→ Meats

01 - 1 pound sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 pound baby potatoes, quartered
03 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

→ Fats & Flavorings

05 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Spices & Seasonings

07 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
08 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
09 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, optional

# Directions:

01 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add quartered potatoes and season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are golden and tender, about 12 to 15 minutes. Remove potatoes to a plate and cover to keep warm.
02 - Pat steak cubes dry with paper towels and season evenly with salt and black pepper.
03 - In the same pan, add remaining olive oil. Once hot, add steak in a single layer. Sear for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until browned and cooked to preferred doneness. Work in batches if needed. Transfer steak to the plate with potatoes.
04 - Reduce heat to low. Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet, stirring until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
05 - Return steak bites and potatoes to the pan. Toss to coat evenly in garlic butter. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The garlic butter gently coats every bite, giving the steak and potatoes an undeniably rich finish you won’t believe is weeknight-friendly.
  • Everything cooks in a single pan, so cleanup is a breeze, and you get that crispy, caramelized magic from fond left behind.
02 -
  • If you don’t dry your steak bites well, they’ll steam and turn gray instead of searing brown—it’s a shortcut to disappointment I learned the hard way.
  • Letting the garlic cook gently (not burn) in the butter is the difference between mellow flavor and bitterness—patience is rewarded.
03 -
  • If you want those potatoes extra crispy, spread them out and resist the urge to stir too often.
  • The real secret is using unsalted butter—salted brings risk of over-seasoning since the steak and potatoes already get their own dose.
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