Crispy Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes

Garlic Butter Steak Bites — Golden, crispy steak bites and tender potatoes in a rich, buttery garlic sauce. After making this many times, I discovered the trick to perfect steak bites every time. Jump to the recipe or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Try these with my Dump & Bake Teriyaki Tofu Rice Casserole and Serve with my One Pot Creamy Spinach Tomato Tortellini.

What You'll Need for Crispy Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 1.5 lbs sirloin steak
• 1 lb baby potatoes
• 4 cloves garlic
• 4 tbsp butter
• Salt and pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• Optional: Fresh parsley
• Optional: Red pepper flakes

How to Make Crispy Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes

1. Step 1: Cut steak into 1-inch cubes and tenderize with salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, and rosemary. Toss potatoes in olive oil, salt, and pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat. Add steak bites and cook until browned, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook for another 2 minutes.
3. Step 3: Remove steak bites from skillet and add potatoes. Cook until tender and golden, about 10 minutes.
4. Step 4: Mince garlic and add to skillet with butter. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add steak bites back to skillet and toss to coat in garlic butter sauce.

Storing & Reheating Crispy Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: You can cut the steak and potatoes ahead of time, but don't add salt until ready to cook.

Freezing Crispy Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes

Freeze cooked steak bites and potatoes separately for up to 2 months.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes to the garlic butter sauce.
• Best substitution: Substitute chicken or pork for the steak for a different protein.
• Make-ahead: Cut the steak and potatoes ahead of time, but don't add salt until ready to cook.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled for a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If your steak bites are not crispy, try cooking them in batches and increasing the heat.

Crispy Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

20 mins

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Total

35 mins

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Serves

4 servings

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Diet

Gluten-free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs sirloin steak
• 1 lb baby potatoes
• 4 cloves garlic
• 4 tbsp butter

Seasonings

• Salt and pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary

Optional Toppings

• Fresh parsley
• Red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Step 1: Cut steak into 1-inch cubes and tenderize with salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, and rosemary. Toss potatoes in olive oil, salt, and pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat. Add steak bites and cook until browned, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook for another 2 minutes.
3. Step 3: Remove steak bites from skillet and add potatoes. Cook until tender and golden, about 10 minutes.
4. Step 4: Mince garlic and add to skillet with butter. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add steak bites back to skillet and toss to coat in garlic butter sauce.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes to the garlic butter sauce.
• Best substitution: Substitute chicken or pork for the steak for a different protein.
• Make-ahead: Cut the steak and potatoes ahead of time, but don't add salt until ready to cook.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled for a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If your steak bites are not crispy, try cooking them in batches and increasing the heat.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze cooked steak bites and potatoes separately for up to 2 months.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
• Make ahead: You can cut the steak and potatoes ahead of time, but don't add salt until ready to cook.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 480
• Protein: 40g
• Fat: 25g
• Carbs: 25g
• Fiber: 3g
• Sugar: 2g
• Sodium: 500mg
• Cholesterol: 120mg
• Sat. Fat: 14g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

Crispy Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes FAQs

A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Crispy Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!