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Skillet Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes

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A complete, flavor-packed weeknight meal ready in under 30 minutes. Tender sirloin steak bites and crispy potatoes are seared and tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce, all made in one skillet for easy cleanup and maximum flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1.5 pounds baby potatoes, halved or quartered
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (or 1 tsp dried)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prep and season the potatoes. Toss halved baby potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Cook the potatoes. Heat a large cast iron or heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Add potatoes in a single layer and cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and fork-tender. Transfer to a plate.
  3. Sear the steak. In the same hot skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Pat steak bites very dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper. Add steak to the skillet in a single layer, working in batches if needed. Sear for 1-2 minutes per side until a crust forms. Do not move them too much.
  4. Create the garlic butter sauce. Push seared steak bites to one side of the skillet and reduce heat to medium. Add butter. Once melted, add minced garlic and thyme. Cook for 30-60 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  5. Combine and serve. Return the cooked potatoes to the skillet with the steak and garlic butter. Toss everything together until coated. Finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley.

Notes

For a good sear, do not crowd the pan with steak bites; cook in batches if necessary. Let the steak sit undisturbed for 1-2 minutes when first added to develop a crust. Be careful not to burn the garlic. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat gently in a skillet.

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