Easy Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Potatoes
Easy Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Potatoes — crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and packed with garlic flavor. After making this many times, I discovered the trick to perfect steak bites every time. The warm, cozy aroma will fill your kitchen and have your family begging for more. Try it with my Easy Southern Peas and Dumplings for a complete dinner. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Southern Peas and Dumplings Recipe and Easy Chipotle Corn Salsa Recipe.
Why This Easy Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Potatoes Is Pure Comfort
- Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside
- Bursting with garlic butter flavor
- Better than takeout in just 20 minutes
- Easy, one-pan recipe with minimal cleanup
What You'll Need for Easy Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Potatoes
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- Steak (Sirloin or Ribeye)
- Baby Potatoes
- Garlic
- Butter
- Salt
- Pepper
- Paprika
- Parsley
- Olive Oil
- Optional: Fresh Parsley
- Optional: Lemon Wedges
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Steak: Sirloin or Ribeye work best for these steak bites.
- Baby Potatoes: Halve or quarter larger potatoes to ensure even cooking.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Cast Iron Skillet — Even heat distribution for perfect searing. → See on Amazon
- Meat Tenderizer — Ensures tender steak bites every time. → See on Amazon
How to Make Easy Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Potatoes
- Prepare Steak and Potatoes: Cut steak into bite-sized pieces. Toss potatoes in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Heat cast iron skillet over high heat.
- Cook Potatoes: Add potatoes to skillet, cook until tender and golden. Remove and set aside.
- Cook Steak: Season steak with salt, pepper, and paprika. Add to skillet, cook until browned and crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Make Garlic Butter Sauce: Melt butter in skillet, add minced garlic. Cook until fragrant. Stir in parsley and cooked steak and potatoes. Serve with lemon wedges and fresh parsley.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Potatoes
- Pro Tip: Use a meat tenderizer to ensure tender steak bites.
- Common mistake and fix: Overcrowding the pan leads to steaming instead of searing. Cook in batches if necessary.
- Pro Tip: For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter sauce.
- Pro Tip: To make ahead, cook steak and potatoes separately, then reheat in the garlic butter sauce before serving.
Storing & Reheating Easy Garlic Butter Steak Bites with 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: Potatoes can be cooked ahead of time and reheated. Steak is best cooked fresh.
Freezing Easy Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Potatoes
Not recommended for steak bites, but cooked potatoes can be frozen for up to 2 months.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, then crisp in a skillet if desired.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: Use high heat to achieve a crispy exterior and tender interior.
- Best substitution: Substitute chicken or pork for a different protein option.
- Make-ahead: Cook potatoes ahead of time and reheat before combining with steak and garlic butter sauce.
- Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve more.
- Troubleshooting: If steak is tough, it may not have been pounded thin enough or cooked at high enough heat.
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Easy Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Potatoes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Steak (Sirloin or Ribeye)
- Baby Potatoes
- Garlic
- Butter
Seasonings
- Salt
- Pepper
- Paprika
- Parsley
- Olive Oil
Optional Toppings
- Fresh Parsley
- Lemon Wedges
Instructions
- Prepare Steak and Potatoes: Cut steak into bite-sized pieces. Toss potatoes in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Heat cast iron skillet over high heat.
- Cook Potatoes: Add potatoes to skillet, cook until tender and golden. Remove and set aside.
- Cook Steak: Season steak with salt, pepper, and paprika. Add to skillet, cook until browned and crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Make Garlic Butter Sauce: Melt butter in skillet, add minced garlic. Cook until fragrant. Stir in parsley and cooked steak and potatoes. Serve with lemon wedges and fresh parsley.
Notes
- Chef tip: Use high heat to achieve a crispy exterior and tender interior.
- Best substitution: Substitute chicken or pork for a different protein option.
- Make-ahead: Cook potatoes ahead of time and reheat before combining with steak and garlic butter sauce.
- Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve more.
- Troubleshooting: If steak is tough, it may not have been pounded thin enough or cooked at high enough heat.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Not recommended for steak bites, but cooked potatoes can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, then crisp in a skillet if desired.
- Make ahead: Potatoes can be cooked ahead of time and reheated. Steak is best cooked fresh.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 36g
- Fat: 28g
- Carbs: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Cholesterol: 120mg
- Sat. Fat: 12g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Potatoes FAQs
Cook steak and potatoes separately, then reheat in the garlic butter sauce before serving.
Ensure steak is pounded thin and cooked at high heat for a crispy exterior and tender interior.
Yes, cook potatoes at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, then cook steak at 400°F (200°C) for 8-10 minutes.
Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes, then crisp in a skillet if desired.
Yes, this recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve more.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Easy Garlic Butter Steak Bites with 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!
