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Skillet with garlic butter steak bites and golden potatoes

Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes

This flavorful one pan meal features juicy steak bites and crispy golden potatoes seared in garlic butter, perfect for busy weeknights!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 520 kcal

Equipment

  • Cast Iron Skillet
  • Tongs
  • Wooden spoon

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • ¼ cup ghee or butter divided
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb Yukon gold potatoes cut into ½ inch cubes
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp sea salt plus more to taste
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper plus more to taste
  • lb sirloin steak cut into ½ inch cubes
  • fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Turn the heat to medium high. Add the remaining ghee or butter and let it melt fully.
  • Add the cubed potatoes. Sprinkle with garlic, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook 2–3 minutes without stirring.
  • Continue cooking the potatoes, stirring every minute, until golden brown and fork tender (about 6–8 minutes).
  • Remove potatoes from the skillet and set aside. Wipe out any excess bits if necessary.
  • Turn the heat to medium-high. Add the remaining ghee or butter and let it melt fully.
  • Add steak cubes to the hot skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Cook undisturbed for 2 minutes, then stir and cook for another 1–2 minutes until golden.
  • Return the cooked potatoes to the skillet. Stir everything together to combine.
  • Garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

Use ghee for a dairy free option. Red potatoes or fingerlings can be used instead of Yukon golds. Adjust herbs to your taste.
Keyword garlic butter, One-Pan, Skillet, Steak