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Butter Garlic Steak Bites with Potatoes

A cozy skillet supper ready in under 30 minutes, featuring savory butter garlic steak bites with crispy Yukon Gold potatoes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons butter, divided Unsalted butter helps control salt
  • 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, diced into 1/2 inch cubes Yukon Golds crisp and hold shape
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic = bigger flavor
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
For the steak
  • 1.5 pounds sirloin steak, cut into 1 inch cubes Flexible: use your favorite steak cut
  • Freshly chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

Method
 

Cooking the Potatoes
  1. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until it’s hot but not smoking.
  2. Add the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter; swirl until the butter melts and foams.
  3. Add the diced potatoes, minced garlic, rosemary, oregano, salt, and pepper. Let them cook undisturbed for about 4 minutes to create a golden base.
  4. Stir and spread the potatoes again; cook another 3–4 minutes until fork tender and edges are golden.
Cooking the Steak
  1. Remove the potatoes to a bowl and crank the heat to high.
  2. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and let it brown slightly until it smells nutty.
  3. Add the steak bites in a single layer and cook for 1 minute without moving them.
  4. Flip the steak and cook for another 1–2 minutes for medium-rare to medium.
  5. Take the skillet off the heat and return the cooked potatoes to the steak; toss to coat in the buttery juices.
Serving
  1. Taste and adjust seasoning, top with fresh parsley, and serve immediately while hot.

Notes

Diced potatoes can be prepared ahead of time and stored in cold water. Avoid crowding the pan to prevent steaming the steak. For flavor variations, consider adding smoked paprika or balsamic vinegar.