Crispy Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes
Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes are the best crispy, tender, and flavor-packed steak bites you’ll ever have. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to perfect steak bites every time. The crispy, golden steak bites and soft, fluffy potatoes will make your whole family beg for this better-than-takeout dinner. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Sour Cream and Onion Biscuits and One Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta.
Why This Crispy Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes Is Pure Comfort
- Crispy, golden steak bites packed with garlic butter flavor
- Soft, fluffy potatoes cooked to perfection
- Easy, one-pan recipe ready in 20 minutes
- Better than takeout, healthier, and more affordable
What You'll Need for Crispy Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- Sirloin steak
- Baby potatoes
- Garlic
- Butter
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Paprika
- Parsley
- Optional: Fresh parsley
- Optional: Lemon wedges
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Sirloin steak: You can also use flank or skirt steak.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Cast iron skillet — Even heat for perfect searing and crispy edges. → See on Amazon
- Meat tenderizer — Breaks down tough fibers for tender steak bites. → See on Amazon
How to Make Crispy Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes
- Prepare steak bites: Cut sirloin steak into 1-inch cubes. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Toss to coat.
- Cook steak bites: Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over high heat. Add steak bites, cook until browned and crispy. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Cook potatoes: Add baby potatoes to the skillet, cook until tender and golden. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Make garlic butter: Melt butter in the skillet. Add minced garlic, cook until fragrant. Stir in parsley and cooked steak bites and potatoes. Cook for 1-2 minutes to combine flavors.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Crispy Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes
- Common mistake and fix: Overcrowding the skillet can lead to steaming instead of searing. Cook in batches if necessary.
- Tip: Use a meat tenderizer to make tougher cuts of steak more tender.
- Tip: For extra flavor, add a splash of Worcestershire sauce to the garlic butter.
Storing & Reheating Crispy Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare steak bites and potatoes ahead of time. Combine and cook garlic butter just before serving.
Freezing Crispy Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes
Freeze cooked steak bites and potatoes separately for up to 2 months.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For even cooking, ensure steak bites are all about the same size.
- Best substitution: Substitute baby potatoes with diced sweet potatoes for a sweeter flavor.
- Make-ahead: You can make the steak bites and potatoes ahead of time and reheat in the oven or microwave.
- Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve more people.
- Troubleshooting: If your steak bites are tough, you may need to adjust your cooking time or use a meat tenderizer.
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Meat thermometer — Ensures steak bites are cooked to your desired doneness. → Check price on Amazon
Crispy Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Sirloin steak
- Baby potatoes
- Garlic
- Butter
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Seasonings
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Paprika
- Parsley
Optional Toppings
- Fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Prepare steak bites: Cut sirloin steak into 1-inch cubes. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Toss to coat.
- Cook steak bites: Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over high heat. Add steak bites, cook until browned and crispy. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Cook potatoes: Add baby potatoes to the skillet, cook until tender and golden. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Make garlic butter: Melt butter in the skillet. Add minced garlic, cook until fragrant. Stir in parsley and cooked steak bites and potatoes. Cook for 1-2 minutes to combine flavors.
Notes
- Chef tip: For even cooking, ensure steak bites are all about the same size.
- Best substitution: Substitute baby potatoes with diced sweet potatoes for a sweeter flavor.
- Make-ahead: You can make the steak bites and potatoes ahead of time and reheat in the oven or microwave.
- Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve more people.
- Troubleshooting: If your steak bites are tough, you may need to adjust your cooking time or use a meat tenderizer.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze cooked steak bites and potatoes separately for up to 2 months.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
- Make ahead: Prepare steak bites and potatoes ahead of time. Combine and cook garlic butter just before serving.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 35g
- Fat: 25g
- Carbs: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Cholesterol: 100mg
- Sat. Fat: 12g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Crispy Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes FAQs
Yes, you can prepare the steak bites and potatoes ahead of time. Combine and cook the garlic butter just before serving.
Overcooking or not using a meat tenderizer can make steak bites tough. Ensure you're cooking to your desired doneness and consider using a meat tenderizer.
Yes, cook steak bites in the air fryer at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through. Cook potatoes separately at 400°F for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes or in the microwave for 1-2 minutes. Avoid overcooking to prevent toughness.
Yes, but ensure it's fully thawed and patted dry before seasoning and cooking. Adjust cooking time as needed.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Crispy Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
