Garlic Steak Bites and Potatoes (Printable)

Seared steak cubes and crispy baby potatoes in garlicky butter—speedy, flavorful skillet dinner in 30 minutes.

# What You 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 thoroughly and let rest while preparing 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, for 12 to 15 minutes until potatoes are golden and fork-tender. Transfer potatoes to a plate and keep warm.
03 - Increase skillet heat to high. Arrange marinated steak bites in a single layer, working in batches if necessary. Sear without moving for 2 minutes, then turn and continue cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes to brown on all sides or until desired doneness. Remove steak from skillet and set aside.
04 - Reduce heat to medium. Melt unsalted butter in the same skillet. Add minced garlic and dried thyme, sautéing for 30 seconds until aromatic.
05 - Return cooked potatoes and steak bites to the skillet. Toss ingredients to coat evenly in garlic butter and warm through for 1 to 2 minutes.
06 - Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley just before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • This comes together shockingly fast, with only one pan to clean—it’s like a little secret shortcut for weeknight dinners.
  • The combination of crispy potatoes and juicy steak in garlicky butter somehow makes it feel decadent and cozy at the same time.
02 -
  • If you overcrowd the pan with steak cubes, they’ll steam and lose that beautiful sear.
  • Letting the potatoes cook undisturbed every few minutes builds that golden crust everyone fights over.
03 -
  • Start the steak at high heat but keep it moving when adding back to avoid overcooking.
  • Chopping the garlic fresh and using real butter is everything for flavor.

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