Description
Ready in just 30 minutes, these *Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Potatoes* bring bold, savory flavor to your table with minimal effort. Tender sirloin steak is seared to perfection, paired with golden baby potatoes, and tossed in a rich, garlicky butter sauce. This quick dinner recipe is perfect for weeknights, date nights, or when you’re craving comfort food without the hassle. Packed with protein and full of flavor, it’s one of those healthy dinner ideas you’ll want on repeat. Whether you’re looking for a hearty lunch, an easy dinner idea, or something satisfying to serve guests, this is the recipe to keep in your back pocket.
Ingredients
1.5 pounds sirloin steak, cut into 1 to 1½ inch cubes
1.5 pounds baby gold potatoes, halved or quartered if large
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. Cut the steak into bite-sized cubes and pat them dry thoroughly with paper towels.
2. Wash and halve the baby potatoes. Mince the garlic and chop parsley, if using.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the potatoes, cut side down. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Cover the skillet and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender and golden. Remove and set aside.
5. Increase heat to medium-high, add the remaining olive oil, and sear steak cubes in batches. Cook 2 minutes per side without overcrowding the pan. Remove steak once browned.
6. Reduce heat to medium and add butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Stir continuously for 1–2 minutes until garlic is fragrant.
7. Return steak bites and potatoes to the pan. Toss everything in the garlic butter for 1–2 minutes to heat through and coat evenly.
8. Garnish with fresh parsley and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Serve hot.
Notes
For best sear, make sure steak is completely dry before hitting the skillet.
A cast-iron skillet gives the best caramelization for both steak and potatoes.
Don’t skip the garlic butter step—it pulls the whole dish together with flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: garlic butter steak bites, easy dinner, quick steak recipe, one pan meals, steak and potatoes, comfort food