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steak bites in a cast iron skillet with a spoon

Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes

5 from 4 votes
Make these steak bites with potatoes in under 20 minutes! It's a gluten free and dairy free meal full of garlic and fresh herbs. Crispy potato skins and tender steak make this meal a one pan recipe for a weeknight.
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Prep Time8 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time23 minutes
Servings: 5 people
Author: Molly

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 Tablespoon unsalted butter or ghee, divided
  • 1 lb yukon gold potatoes cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 6 cloves garlic minced, divided
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme chopped, divided
  • 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary chopped, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 pounds sirloin steaks cut into 1 inch cubes

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Add the olive oil and 1 Tablespoon of butter to a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Once hot, add the potatoes and allow to cook for 1-2 minutes without stirring to create a crust. Continue cooking for 5-6 minutes or until potatoes are browned and fork-tender. Add three cloves of garlic, 1 teaspoon rosemary, 1 teaspoon of thyme, salt and pepper to taste and continue cooking for 1-2 minutes until soft and fragrant. Remove the potatoes to a separate plate or paper towel.
    1 Tablespoon olive oil, 4 Tablespoon unsalted butter, 1 lb yukon gold potatoes, 6 cloves garlic, 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt and pepper to taste
  • Turn the skillet to high heat and add another 3 Tablespoons of butterl. Add the steak bites and let the steak sear for 1-2 minutes then stir and add the remaining garlic. Continue to cook until golden brown and cooked though (135°F), about 1-2 more minutes. Add the remaining herbs then tilt the pan so the butter and herbs run to the side. Use a spoon to scoop up the herb butter and pour it over the cooked steak bites.
    1 1/2 pounds sirloin steaks
  • Add the potatoes back in with the steak and stir well. Serve right away.

Notes

To Store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge.
Freeze: Store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
To Reheat: Warm in a skillet over medium heat with a little butter to keep the steak juicy.
Skillet. If you don't have a cast-iron skillet you can use a regular skillet!
Dried Herbs. If you don't have fresh herbs, use half the amount of dried herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 318mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 321IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 3mg
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