Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes
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
- plus more to taste½ teaspoon sea salt
- plus more to taste¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 ¼ lb sirloin steak
cut into ½ inch cubes
Directions
- 1
Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and two tablespoons of the ghee to the pan.
- 2
Once the ghee is melted, add the potatoes and sprinkle the garlic, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper over top of the potatoes in the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes before stirring the potatoes. Stir the potatoes and cook until they are golden brown and fork tender, about 8-10 minutes. (Note: this will take longer if the potatoes are crowded in the pan, or your potato pieces are larger.) Stir frequently, about every 1-2 minutes, to prevent sticking. Remove the potatoes and the browned bits from the pan and set aside.
- 3
Sear the steak: Increase the heat to medium-high and add the remaining two tablespoons of ghee to the pan. Once melted, add the steak pieces and season with a dash of salt and pepper. Cook for at least 2 minutes before stirring the steak pieces. You want to make sure you get a good sear on them. Stir and continue to cook until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes.
- 4
Add the potatoes back to the pan and stir to combine. Add more salt and pepper to taste. Top with freshly chopped parsley. Serve and enjoy!
Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes
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About this Recipe
Craving a quick, satisfying meal that tastes like it took hours but comes together in minutes? These Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes are your answer to a delicious weeknight dinner.
What makes these Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes truly special is their incredible balance of simplicity and profound flavor. The method allows the sirloin steak bites to achieve an incredibly tender texture while the Yukon gold potatoes develop a beautifully golden-brown crust and creamy interior, all right in your pan. This efficient cooking process ensures that the rich garlic butter, infused with dried thyme and oregano, coats every piece, creating a cohesive and utterly satisfying meal without unnecessary complexity.
Prepare for a symphony of textures and tastes that will delight your palate. You'll savor succulent, perfectly cooked sirloin steak pieces, each one tender and bursting with the savory notes of garlic and rich butter. Alongside, the Yukon gold potatoes offer a comforting, slightly crisp exterior and a fluffy interior, soaking up all the flavorful pan drippings. The aromatic blend of dried thyme and oregano weaves through the entire dish, creating an inviting fragrance and a deeply satisfying flavor profile. This recipe is designed to be incredibly straightforward, making it an approachable yet impressive option for any home cook looking for maximum flavor with minimal fuss.
While sirloin steak is perfect here, you could experiment with other cuts suitable for quick searing, cut into similar ½-inch cubes. Feel free to adjust the dried herbs; a pinch of rosemary could add a different aromatic note, or a touch of smoked paprika for warmth. For the fat, you can certainly stick with just butter, or use ghee for a slightly nuttier flavor and higher smoke point.
This hearty dish is fantastic for a busy weeknight, providing a complete meal for four in one go. Serve it simply as is, or with a fresh green salad on the side to brighten the plate.