Description
Succulent garlic butter steak bites elevate weeknight dinners with restaurant-quality flavor packed into tender, juicy morsels. Sizzling in a cast-iron skillet and generously coated with herb-infused butter, you’ll savor each perfectly seasoned, melt-in-your-mouth bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1.25 pounds sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
Vegetables and Herbs:
- 1 pound baby red and yellow potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
Cooking Ingredients and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare a large skillet over medium heat, melting butter and olive oil. Add cubed potatoes, minced garlic, and fresh herb blend (parsley, thyme, rosemary). Sprinkle red pepper flakes according to desired spice level.
- Cook potatoes for 5-6 minutes, stirring periodically. Ensure potatoes become tender yet maintain structural integrity – soft enough to pierce with fork but firm. Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer cooked potatoes to a separate plate, keeping them warm.
- Clean skillet thoroughly to prevent burnt herb residue from affecting steak flavor. Increase heat to high, adding remaining olive oil and butter.
- When butter foams and skillet reaches optimal temperature, introduce steak cubes. Sear approximately 1 minute per side, minimizing excessive movement to develop rich caramelized exterior.
- Continue cooking steak for 4-6 minutes, achieving golden-brown crust while maintaining interior juiciness. Adjust cooking duration based on preferred meat doneness.
- Generously season steak with salt and pepper.
- Reintroduce potatoes to skillet, gently combining with steak. Allow potatoes to reheat and absorb meat’s flavorful juices for an additional minute before serving.
Notes
- Choose waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold for the best texture, as they hold their shape well during cooking and absorb flavors beautifully.
- Opt for well-marbled cuts like ribeye or sirloin to ensure tender, juicy steak bites that melt in your mouth.
- Use a cast-iron skillet for superior heat distribution and achieving that perfect golden-brown crust on the steak.
- Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature – 125°F for medium-rare, 135°F for medium, ensuring perfectly cooked steak every time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg