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Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes

Tender, juicy garlic butter steak bites seared to perfection and paired with crispy golden potatoes—all in one skillet. Ready in ~30 minutes with rich, buttery garlic flavor in every bite. High-protein, comforting dinner or meal prep idea that tastes like steakhouse quality but is quick and easy at home. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: ~30 minutes Servings: 4
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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs sirloin steak or ribeye/top sirloin, cut into 1-inch bite-sized pieces
  • 1.5 –2 lbs baby potatoes or Yukon Golds cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 4 Tbsp unsalted butter divided
  • 4 cloves garlic minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil divided
  • 1 tsp paprika smoked or sweet
  • 1 tsp garlic powder additional if using fresh garlic
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning or dried thyme/oregano
  • 1 tsp salt adjust to taste
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Optional: ½ tsp cayenne for heat fresh parsley for garnish, lemon zest for brightness

Method
 

  1. Cut steak into 1-inch cubes. Halve baby potatoes or cut larger ones into 1-inch chunks. Pat steak dry with paper towels.
  2. Season steak: In a bowl, toss steak pieces with 1 Tbsp olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Preheat large skillet over medium-high heat with 1 Tbsp olive oil.
  4. Cook steak bites: Add steak in a single layer (batches if needed). Sear 3–4 minutes per side until browned and internal temp reaches 130–135°F for medium-rare (or desired doneness). Remove to a plate and tent with foil.
  5. Cook potatoes: In the same skillet, add potatoes cut-side down. Cook 5–7 minutes until golden, then stir and cook 5–7 more minutes until fork-tender and crispy.
  6. Make garlic butter: Lower heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet with potatoes. Cook 1–2 minutes until garlic is fragrant (don’t burn).
  7. Combine: Return steak bites to the skillet. Toss everything together until coated in garlic butter and warmed through (1–2 minutes).
  8. Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot as is or with your favorite sides.

Notes

Pat steak dry → essential for good sear.
Uniform steak cubes → even cooking.
Sear in batches → prevents steaming.
Add garlic late → avoids burning.
Rest steak 2 minutes before combining → juices stay inside.
Adjust time for steak doneness (use thermometer) and potato size.