Description
This Garlic Butter Steak Bites recipe features tender sirloin steak cubes seared to perfection with fragrant garlic, fresh herbs, and spicy red pepper flakes. Paired with crisp baby red and yellow potatoes cooked in buttery olive oil, it’s a quick and flavorful skillet meal perfect for a satisfying dinner in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
For the Potatoes
- 1 lb baby red and yellow potatoes, cut into ½ inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (divided)
- 2 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- ¼ – ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, depending on taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Steak
- 1 – 1¼ lb sirloin steak, cut into 1 inch cubes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ tablespoon olive oil (to be added during cooking)
- 1 tablespoon butter (to be added during cooking)
Instructions
- Heat the skillet and melt butter with olive oil: Warm a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon butter and ½ tablespoon olive oil, allowing the butter to melt fully to create a flavorful cooking base for the potatoes.
- Cook potatoes with garlic and herbs: Add the cubed potatoes, minced garlic, chopped parsley, thyme, rosemary, and red pepper flakes to the melted butter and oil mixture. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender yet firm. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove potatoes: Transfer the cooked potatoes onto a plate to keep warm and free up the skillet for steak preparation.
- Prepare skillet for steak searing: Discard any burnt garlic and herbs from the skillet. Increase heat to high until the skillet starts to smoke lightly. Add the remaining ½ tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter, allowing the butter to melt and coat the skillet evenly.
- Sear the steak bites: Place the sirloin steak cubes into the hot skillet without moving them for about 1 minute to develop a rich, brown sear.
- Cook steak to desired doneness: Continue cooking the steak cubes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked to your preference, typically 4-6 minutes total. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine potatoes and finish: Return the cooked potatoes to the skillet with the steak. Stir and cook together for an additional minute to heat the potatoes through and meld the flavors before serving.
Notes
- To adjust spice level, vary the amount of red pepper flakes according to your preference.
- Use fresh herbs for best flavor, but dried herbs can be substituted in smaller amounts if needed.
- Do not overcrowd the skillet when searing steak bites to ensure proper browning.
- Let the steak rest a few minutes after cooking for juicier bites, if desired.
- This recipe can be doubled for larger groups, cooking in batches to maintain searing quality.
