Garlic Steak Bites and Potatoes (Printable)

Seared steak bites and crispy baby potatoes in a garlic butter skillet—ready in about 30 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Steak and Marinade

01 - 1 pound sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

→ Potatoes

06 - 1 pound baby potatoes, quartered
07 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Garlic Butter

10 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
11 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
12 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
13 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine steak cubes with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika in a mixing bowl. Toss well and allow to marinate while you prepare the potatoes.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add quartered baby potatoes, season with salt and black pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and fork-tender—about 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer the potatoes to a plate and keep warm.
03 - Raise skillet heat to high. Arrange marinated steak bites in a single layer, working in batches if necessary. Sear without moving for 2 minutes, then flip and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until browned to your preferred level. Remove steak bites and reserve.
04 - Reduce heat to medium and add butter to the pan. Once melted, stir in minced garlic and dried thyme, sautéing 30 seconds until fragrant.
05 - Return cooked potatoes and steak bites to the skillet. Toss in the garlic butter until evenly coated and heated through, about 1 to 2 minutes.
06 - Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything happens in one pan, but the flavors make you feel like you fussed for hours.
  • It’s the trusty answer for when dinner needs to hit the table fast, yet still make everyone linger a little longer.
02 -
  • If your pan is too crowded, the steak and potatoes will steam instead of getting that irresistible crust.
  • Letting the steak rest a couple minutes before tossing it back into the pan keeps every bite juicy.
03 -
  • A splash of water or broth can loosen the garlic butter if the pan gets too dry, creating more flavorful sauce.
  • For extra decadence, stir in a spoonful of grated Parmesan or a dab of your favorite hot sauce just before serving.

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