Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes: Easy One-Pan Skillet Recipe
This garlic butter steak bites and potatoes recipe is an easy one-pan skillet dinner with tender seared steak, crispy potatoes, and rich garlic herb butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish, Skillet
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup ghee or butter, divided
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb Yukon gold potatoes, cubed
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp sea salt (plus more to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (plus more to taste)
- 1 1/4 lb sirloin steak, cubed
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and 2 tbsp ghee.
- Add potatoes and season with garlic, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Cook 2–3 minutes before stirring, then cook until golden and tender (8–10 minutes).
- Remove potatoes and set aside.
- Increase heat to medium-high and add remaining ghee.
- Sear steak cubes for at least 2 minutes before stirring.
- Cook until browned on all sides, about 1–2 more minutes.
- Return potatoes to skillet and mix together.
- Adjust seasoning and garnish with parsley.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd pan when searing steak.
- Cut potatoes evenly for even cooking.
- Let steak rest briefly for best juiciness.