Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes
This garlic butter steak bites and potatoes recipe is quick, flavorful, and cooked in one pan. A perfect 20-minute dinner!
Ingredients
- ¼ cup ghee or butter divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb Yukon gold potatoes cut into ½-inch cubes
- 3 garlic cloves 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
- 1¼ lb sirloin steak cut into ½-inch cubes
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
Prep the Pan
- Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 tablespoons ghee or butter. Let it melt completely before adding the potatoes.
Cook the Potatoes
- Add the cubed Yukon gold potatoes to the hot skillet. Sprinkle with garlic, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Let them cook undisturbed for 2–3 minutes to get a golden crust.
- Stir and continue cooking for 8–10 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender and golden brown. Stir every 1–2 minutes to prevent sticking.
Tip: If your potatoes are crowded in the pan, they’ll steam instead of crisp. Use a large skillet or cook in two batches if needed.
- Once cooked, remove the potatoes and all the browned bits from the skillet and set aside.
Sear the Steak Bites
- Raise the heat to medium-high. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of ghee to the skillet.
- Once hot, add the steak bites in a single layer. Season with a little more salt and pepper. Let them sear undisturbed for at least 2 minutes to get that golden crust.
- Stir and cook another 1–2 minutes until all sides are browned. Be careful not to overcook—steak bites should stay tender and juicy.
Combine and Serve
- Return the potatoes to the skillet. Stir everything together to coat in the garlic butter sauce. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.