Description
Sizzling garlic butter steak bites and potatoes deliver pure comfort on a plate, blending succulent meat with crispy potato perfection. Hearty flavors dance together, promising a quick, satisfying meal that brings warmth and deliciousness to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak and Potatoes:
- 1.5 lbs sirloin or ribeye steak
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes
Seasoning:
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Butter and Oil:
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and prepare a large baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure easy cleanup and even cooking.
- Thoroughly wash baby potatoes and slice them into uniform halves, creating consistent cooking surfaces for optimal browning.
- Toss potato halves with olive oil, half the minced garlic, salt, pepper, and dried thyme, ensuring each piece is evenly coated with seasoning.
- Spread seasoned potatoes cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet, allowing maximum caramelization during roasting.
- Roast potatoes in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, turning once halfway through to achieve golden crispy edges.
- While potatoes are roasting, pat steak pieces dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps achieve perfect searing.
- Season steak bites generously with remaining salt, pepper, and thyme, ensuring even distribution of spices.
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat, adding olive oil until it shimmers and is nearly smoking.
- Carefully place seasoned steak bites into the hot skillet, creating a single layer without overcrowding to promote proper caramelization.
- Sear steak bites for 2-3 minutes per side, aiming for a beautiful golden-brown crust while maintaining medium-rare internal temperature.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and add butter and remaining garlic, creating a fragrant garlic butter sauce.
- Quickly baste steak bites in the garlic butter, infusing them with rich, aromatic flavors.
- Remove steak from skillet when it reaches desired doneness, allowing it to rest for 3-5 minutes to retain juices.
- Combine roasted potatoes and seared steak bites on a serving platter, drizzling remaining garlic butter over the top.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a burst of color and fresh herbaceous flavor.
Notes
- Prep Potatoes Precisely: Cut potatoes into equal halves to guarantee uniform cooking and stunning golden-brown caramelization.
- Pat Meat Perfectly: Remove excess moisture from steak bites using paper towels, ensuring a crisp, beautiful sear without steaming.
- Skillet Strategy: Use a cast-iron pan for maximum heat retention and incredible flavor development when cooking steak bites.
- Temperature Technique: Allow steak to rest after cooking, letting juices redistribute for maximum tenderness and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg