Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Cheesy Smashed Potatoes
A quick and easy recipe for flavorful garlic butter steak bites paired with creamy cheesy smashed potatoes, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Steak Bites
- 1 lb sirloin steak Cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tbsp oil For cooking
- 3 tbsp butter Unsalted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 sprig rosemary or thyme For flavoring
- to taste salt and pepper
- to taste paprika Optional seasoning
Cheesy Smashed Potatoes
- 1 lb small potatoes Baby reds or golds recommended
- 1 tbsp olive oil Drizzle over smashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese For topping
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese For topping
- to taste salt and pepper
- to taste garlic powder Optional seasoning
- to taste chopped chives Optional garnish
Instructions
Preparing Steak Bites
- Start by cutting the sirloin steak into 1-inch cubes and pat dry with paper towels.
- Season the steak bites with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat up a cast iron skillet until hot, then add oil and sear steak bites in batches for 1-2 minutes per side.
- Once browned, lower the heat and add butter, minced garlic, and rosemary or thyme. Spoon the garlic butter over the steak for 30 seconds.
Preparing Cheesy Smashed Potatoes
- Boil small potatoes until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes, then drain well.
- Smash each potato on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Bake in a 425°F (220°C) oven for about 20 minutes until crispy.
- Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella over each potato during the last 5 minutes of baking.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature steak and don't overcrowd the pan. Serve fresh for optimal taste.