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Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes
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Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes

This quick and flavorful dish combines tender, juicy steak bites with crispy golden potatoes, all tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce. Cooked in just one skillet, it’s a satisfying and hearty dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time19 minutes
Total Time29 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: garlic butter steak bites, one-pan steak dinner, quick weeknight dinner, steak and potatoes skillet
Servings: 4
Calories: 480kcal

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
  • 1 ¼ lb sirloin steak cut into ½-inch cubes
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  • Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of ghee.
  • Once the ghee has melted, add the cubed potatoes to the skillet. Sprinkle with garlic, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • Cook the potatoes for 2-3 minutes without stirring to allow them to brown. Stir every 1-2 minutes, cooking until the potatoes are golden brown and fork-tender, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Note: If the potatoes are crowded or cut into larger pieces, they may take longer to cook.
  • Remove the potatoes from the pan and set aside.
  • Increase the heat to medium-high and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of ghee to the skillet.
  • Once the ghee has melted, add the steak cubes and season with a dash of salt and pepper.
  • Let the steak cook undisturbed for at least 2 minutes to develop a crust. Stir the steak pieces and cook for another 1-2 minutes until browned and cooked to your desired doneness.
  • Return the cooked potatoes to the skillet and stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
  • Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

You can substitute Yukon gold potatoes with red potatoes or fingerling potatoes.
For even cooking, cut the potatoes into small, uniform pieces.
To achieve a good sear on the steak, avoid stirring it too soon—let it sit undisturbed to develop a flavorful crust.