Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes
A cozy, weeknight-friendly skillet meal featuring tender sirloin steak bites and golden Yukon Gold potatoes cooked in a fragrant garlic-herb butter.
Ingredients
For the potatoes
- 1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into ½ inch cubes These potatoes are ideal for their creamy interior.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup ghee or butter, divided Use salted or unsalted butter according to preference.
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon sea salt Plus more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper Plus more to taste
For the steak
- 1 ¼ lb sirloin steak, cut into ½ inch cubes Use room-temperature steak for even searing.
Instructions
Preparation
- Cut the Yukon Gold potatoes into uniform ½ inch cubes and pat them dry.
- Cut the sirloin into ½ inch cubes and pat dry, removing any excess fat.
- Mince the garlic and measure out the dried thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Cooking the Potatoes
- Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of ghee.
- Once the ghee is melted, add the potatoes, garlic, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes before stirring, then stir occasionally until golden brown and fork-tender, about 8–10 minutes.
- If potatoes start to stick, lower heat and add a splash of water.
Searing the Steak
- Remove the potatoes and set aside, keeping the browned bits in the pan.
- Increase heat to medium-high and add the remaining ghee.
- Once melted, add steak pieces in a single layer, season with salt and pepper, and sear for at least 2 minutes.
- Stir and cook until golden brown for 1–2 more minutes, checking for desired doneness.
Combining and Finishing
- Add the potatoes back to the pan, stir to combine, and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Finish with a pat of butter or drizzle of ghee, and top with freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3–4 days. Reheat gently in a skillet to maintain crispness. Potatoes can also be roasted instead of seared.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 36gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2g
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