why make this recipe
This dish feels like a warm, easy home meal. It cooks fast and fills the house with garlic and butter smell. You get savory steak and soft potatoes in one pan. It is good for weeknights and for guests.
introduction
Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes is a simple skillet meal with tender steak pieces, golden baby potatoes, and a garlic butter sauce. If you like easy garlic dishes, try garlic butter baked chicken breast for another tasty and simple dinner.
how to make Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes
Cut the steak into bite-size pieces and halve the baby potatoes. Cook the potatoes first until they are golden and soft. Push potatoes to the side of the pan, then add butter and the steak bites. Season the steak and cook until brown and done how you like. Add garlic in the last minute so it stays fragrant. Stir everything and finish with chopped parsley.
Ingredients :
- 1 pound steak (sirloin or tenderloin), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups baby potatoes, halved
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Directions :
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat.
- Add the halved baby potatoes and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are golden-brown and tender. Season with salt and pepper.
- Once the potatoes are cooked, push them to the side of the pan.
- Add the remaining butter to the skillet, and then add the steak bites.
- Season the steak with salt and pepper and cook for about 5-7 minutes, until browned and cooked to your desired doneness.
- Add the minced garlic to the pan during the last minute of cooking and stir everything together.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
how to serve Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes
Serve hot right from the skillet. Spoon the garlic butter over the steak and potatoes. Add a side salad or steamed veg if you want. This dish also goes well with crusty bread to soak up the butter.
how to store Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes
Let the food cool to room temperature, then put it in an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat so the steak stays tender. Do not leave at room temperature more than two hours.
tips to make Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes
- Cut steak into even pieces so they cook at the same rate.
- Use a hot pan to get a good brown on the steak.
- Add garlic at the last minute to avoid burned flavor.
- Dry the steak pieces with paper towel before cooking to help browning.
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper at the end.
variation (if any)
- Swap baby potatoes for small red potatoes or fingerlings.
- Use garlic powder and fresh lemon juice for a slightly different sauce.
- Try different herbs like thyme or rosemary instead of parsley.
- Use butter and a splash of Worcestershire sauce for a richer taste.
FAQs
Q: Can I use frozen potatoes?
A: You can, but thaw them first and pat dry. They cook faster if thawed.
Q: How do I know when the steak is done?
A: Check by touch or cut a small piece. Cook 5-7 minutes for medium, more for well done.
Q: Can I use another cut of meat?
A: Yes. Sirloin or tenderloin work best, but ribeye or flank can also be used if sliced thin.
Q: Can I make this in advance?
A: You can cook ahead and reheat, but steak is best fresh for texture and flavor.
Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Description
A simple skillet meal with tender steak pieces, golden baby potatoes, and a flavorful garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 pound steak (sirloin or tenderloin), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups baby potatoes, halved
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the halved baby potatoes and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are golden-brown and tender. Season with salt and pepper.
- Push the potatoes to the side of the pan.
- Add the remaining butter and then the steak bites to the skillet.
- Season the steak with salt and pepper, cooking for about 5-7 minutes, until browned and cooked to your desired doneness.
- Add the minced garlic during the last minute of cooking and stir everything together.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Serve hot right from the skillet and consider adding a side salad or crusty bread to soak up the garlic butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
