Sizzling Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Crispy Potatoes: Your New Favorite Dinner

Prepare to elevate your dinner game with this incredibly delicious and straightforward recipe for **Buttery Steak Bites and Crispy Garlic Potatoes**. This dish is a true crowd-pleaser, requiring just a handful of ingredients to create a symphony of flavors and textures. We’re talking about succulent, tenderloin steak pieces, bathed in rich butter and aromatic garlic, perfectly complemented by golden-brown, irresistibly crispy baby gold potatoes.

Imagine tender steak that practically melts in your mouth, each bite coated in a luscious, savory sauce, alongside potatoes so perfectly crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside, infused with fragrant garlic. This isn’t just a meal; it’s an experience! It’s an ideal choice for a quick weeknight dinner, a special occasion, or even when you’re looking to impress without spending hours in the kitchen. We often serve this masterpiece with a side of cheesy garlic bread and fresh green beans, transforming it into a complete and utterly satisfying meal that the whole family will adore.

Why You’ll Love This Buttery Steak and Crispy Potatoes Recipe

This recipe isn’t just another dinner idea; it’s a game-changer! Here’s why these buttery steak bites and crispy potatoes are destined to become a staple in your culinary repertoire:

• Effortless Entertaining & Sharing: Serving steak bites makes sharing incredibly easy. Instead of struggling to cut a large steak, individual portions are already perfectly sized. This is fantastic for family-style meals or when catering to guests who might prefer smaller servings or just a taste. It removes the formality of a full steak and makes dinner feel more communal and relaxed.
• Unmatched Flavor in Every Bite: The secret weapon of steak bites? Maximum surface area! Unlike a whole steak where only the exterior gets that rich buttery and garlicky coating, every single piece of these steak bites is fully enveloped in flavor. This ensures an explosion of savory goodness, tender texture, and aromatic garlic in every single morsel.
• A Fresh Take on Steak Night: If your regular steak nights are feeling a bit monotonous, this recipe offers a delightful and exciting twist. It’s a fun, engaging, and incredibly satisfying way to enjoy steak, breaking away from the usual grilled or pan-seared whole cuts. It’s a culinary adventure that brings new life to a classic favorite.
• Quick and Convenient: From prep to plate, this meal comes together in under 30 minutes. This makes it an absolute lifesaver for busy weeknights when you crave a hearty, home-cooked meal but are short on time. Fast food simply can’t compare to the quality and flavor you’ll achieve here.
• Minimal Cleanup: This recipe utilizes one main skillet (plus a pot for parboiling potatoes), meaning less time scrubbing pots and pans and more time enjoying your delicious creation. Who doesn’t love an easy cleanup?
• Family-Friendly Appeal: The bite-sized pieces of steak and potatoes are perfect for kids and adults alike. It’s an approachable meal that even picky eaters will find hard to resist, making it a go-to for family dinners.

Essential Ingredient Notes

The beauty of this dish lies in its simplicity and the quality of its few ingredients. Below are some crucial notes to ensure your Buttery Steak Bites and Crispy Potatoes turn out perfectly every time. For precise quantities and step-by-step instructions, please refer to the comprehensive recipe card further down.

• Steak Selection: I specifically chose tenderloin for this recipe due to its exceptional tenderness and ability to cook quickly while remaining incredibly juicy. Tenderloin is a lean cut, so I made sure to trim any excess silver skin or fat for a smoother texture. However, don’t limit yourself! Other fantastic options that perform beautifully in this recipe include **NY strip**, **sirloin**, or **ribeye**. These cuts offer wonderful marbling and flavor, ensuring your steak bites are rich and satisfying. The key is to select high-quality, fresh steak that will remain tender with quick cooking. Avoid “stew meat” as it typically requires longer cooking times to become tender, which isn’t suitable for this fast-cooking method.
• Potatoes for Crispiness: For the ultimate crispy potatoes, varieties like yellow baby potatoes, Russet potatoes, or Yukon gold potatoes are excellent choices. Each offers a slightly different texture, but all will achieve that desirable golden crispness. The most important tip here is consistency: make sure to cut your potatoes into uniform ½-inch cubes. This ensures even cooking and allows every piece to get that irresistible crunchy exterior. Unevenly cut potatoes will cook at different rates, leading to some being overcooked and others still hard.
• Garlic: Fresh vs. Granulated: This recipe leverages the best of both worlds – the pungent kick of freshly minced garlic and the uniform flavor distribution of granulated garlic. The fresh garlic adds a vibrant, aromatic layer when added towards the end of cooking, while granulated garlic blends seamlessly with the spices. A critical piece of advice: always opt for fresh garlic cloves that you mince yourself. Pre-minced garlic from a jar often contains preservatives and lacks the intense, fresh flavor that makes this dish truly shine.
• Butter Power: Butter is more than just a fat here; it’s a flavor enhancer and helps create that beautiful, golden crust on both the steak and potatoes. Both salted or unsalted butter will work just fine. If using salted butter, simply adjust the added salt to taste. The most important thing is to use real butter. Avoid margarine if possible, as it doesn’t offer the same rich flavor, browning capabilities, or natural fat composition that contributes to the dish’s overall deliciousness.
• Essential Seasonings: Beyond salt and pepper, the inclusion of chicken bouillon powder and Italian seasoning adds incredible depth to this dish. The bouillon powder infuses the potatoes with a savory umami base during parboiling, while Italian seasoning provides a fragrant, herbaceous aroma that complements both the steak and potatoes beautifully. Don’t underestimate the power of these simple additions to transform your meal.
• The Right Oil: For frying, a neutral, high smoke point oil like vegetable oil or canola oil is recommended. This ensures you can get a good sear on your steak and crisp up your potatoes without the oil smoking or burning.

Expert Tips for Flawless Results

Achieving perfectly tender steak bites and incredibly crispy potatoes is all about technique. Follow these expert tips to guarantee success and a truly delicious meal:

• Choose Your Steak Wisely: As mentioned in the ingredient notes, the quality of your steak is paramount for this quick-cooking recipe. Always opt for tender cuts like tenderloin, ribeye, or NY strip. These cuts are inherently tender and will cook beautifully and quickly into bite-sized pieces. Avoid tougher cuts like stew meat or cheaper cuts that require slow, long cooking to become tender, as they will be chewy and unappetizing in this fast-fry application.
• Perfect Parboiling is Key: The secret to truly crispy potatoes that are also tender on the inside is to **parboil them correctly**. Bring your cut potatoes to a boil and cook for exactly 5 minutes. This softens the potatoes just enough internally, allowing them to cook faster and achieve an incredible crispness when fried without remaining hard in the center. However, be vigilant – do NOT overcook them! If potatoes are parboiled for too long, they will become mushy and fall apart during the subsequent frying step, preventing them from developing that desirable crispy exterior. Think of it as giving them a head start, not fully cooking them.
• Don’t Crowd the Pan: When frying both the potatoes and the steak, resist the urge to overcrowd your skillet. Overcrowding lowers the pan’s temperature, steaming the ingredients instead of searing and crisping them. If necessary, cook in batches to ensure each piece has enough space to make direct contact with the hot pan, leading to a beautiful sear on the steak and a golden-brown crunch on the potatoes. This is a crucial step for texture.
• Hot Pan, Quick Sear for Steak: Ensure your skillet is screaming hot before adding the steak. This high heat is essential for achieving a beautiful, savory crust on the outside of the steak bites in a short amount of time, locking in the juices and keeping the inside tender. Steak bites cook very quickly, so 2-3 minutes per side is usually sufficient for a medium-rare to medium doneness. Adjust timing based on your desired doneness.
• Butter and Garlic Timing: Add the butter and fresh minced garlic to the steak only after you’ve flipped it to the second side. Adding it too early can cause the butter to burn and the garlic to become bitter. The butter will melt and baste the steak, creating a rich sauce, while the garlic will infuse its aroma without overcooking.
• Season Generously and Taste: Don’t be shy with your seasoning! Steak and potatoes both benefit from ample salt and pepper. Season the steak cubes well before cooking, and then season the potatoes once they’ve been removed from the oil and are being tossed with butter and seasonings. Always taste and adjust seasoning before serving. A little extra pinch of salt can make all the difference.
• Rest the Steak (Briefly): Even though they are small pieces, allowing the steak bites to rest for a minute or two after cooking helps redistribute the juices, ensuring maximum tenderness. You can do this briefly in the skillet with the potatoes before serving.

Serving Suggestions and Delicious Pairings

While these buttery steak bites and crispy potatoes are a complete and satisfying meal on their own, pairing them with the right sides can elevate your dining experience even further. Here are some ideas to round out your perfect plate:

• Classic Comfort: As mentioned, a side of warm, cheesy garlic bread is an absolute dream for soaking up all that delicious buttery, garlicky sauce from the steak and potatoes. Add some steamed or roasted green beans for a pop of color and freshness.
• Vibrant Greens: A simple, crisp green salad with a tangy vinaigrette offers a refreshing contrast to the richness of the steak and potatoes. Think mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and a light lemon dressing.
• Hearty Vegetables: Roasted asparagus, broccoli, or Brussels sprouts tossed with olive oil, salt, and pepper make for excellent companions. Their slight bitterness or earthiness beautifully balances the savory main dish.
• Creamy Indulgence: If you’re feeling extra indulgent, a dollop of sour cream or a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese over the potatoes just before serving can add another layer of flavor and creaminess.
• Sauce Enhancements: While the dish has plenty of flavor, you could offer a side of your favorite steak sauce (like a classic A1 or a homemade chimichurri) for dipping, allowing guests to customize their experience.
• Wine Pairings: For adults, a robust red wine like a Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, or Zinfandel would perfectly complement the rich flavors of the steak. If you prefer white, a full-bodied Chardonnay could also work beautifully.

Storage & Reheating

Leftovers of this delightful dish are rare, but if you happen to have any, proper storage and reheating will ensure they remain delicious. Keep in mind that freshly made will always offer the crispiest potatoes and most tender steak, but these methods come close!

• Storage: Allow the steak and potatoes to cool completely to room temperature (this helps prevent moisture buildup). Transfer them to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Beyond this, the quality of the potatoes tends to degrade, losing their crispness.
• Reheating in a Skillet (Recommended): For the best results, especially for retaining some crispness in the potatoes, reheat in a skillet. Heat a small amount of oil or butter in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the leftovers and stir occasionally, warming until heated through. This method helps to re-crisp the potatoes and gently reheat the steak. Be careful not to warm it up for too long, as this will inevitably overcook the steak and make it tough.
• Microwave Reheating (Quickest Option): If you’re in a hurry, you can microwave the leftovers. Place them on a microwave-safe plate and heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until hot. Be aware that the potatoes will likely lose most of their crispness using this method, and the steak can easily become overcooked if microwaved for too long.
• Oven Reheating (For Larger Batches): If you have a larger quantity of leftovers and want to retain some crispness, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the steak and potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Heat for 10-15 minutes, or until warmed through and the potatoes have re-crisped slightly.

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Buttery Steak and Crispy Potatoes

By Julie Maestre

These incredible buttery steak bites and crispy, garlic-infused potatoes come together with just a few simple ingredients. Made with tenderloin pieces and baby gold potatoes, the steak is incredibly tender and rich, while the potatoes are golden and irresistibly crispy, making for a truly perfect meal!

Prep: 10 minutes mins

Cook: 20 minutes mins

Total: 30 minutes mins

Servings: 4

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Ingredients

• ▢ 1 ½ lbs steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
• ▢ 1 lb baby potatoes, cut into ½ inch cubes
• ▢ 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
• ▢ 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
• ▢ ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ▢ 4 tablespoons butter, divided
• ▢ 4 garlic cloves, divided, finely minced
• ▢ salt and pepper to taste
• ▢ oil, for frying steak and potatoes

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Instructions

• Place the cut potatoes and chicken bouillon powder in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a rolling boil and cook for exactly 5 minutes, then carefully drain the water completely. This parboiling step is crucial for crispy potatoes.
• Add a generous amount of vegetable or canola oil to a large, sturdy skillet and heat it over medium-high heat until shimmering. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the drained potatoes in a single layer (cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding). Cook for 10-15 minutes, or until they are golden brown and fork-tender. Make sure to flip the potatoes every 2-3 minutes to ensure even browning and to prevent burning.
• Once the potatoes are perfectly crisp and fork-tender, remove them from the oil and set aside. You can place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess oil.
• In a separate clean skillet (or wipe out the first skillet), add the cooked crispy potatoes, 2 tablespoons of butter, granulated garlic, and Italian seasoning. Stir everything together until the potatoes are evenly coated. Season generously with Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Give them a quick taste test, adjust seasoning if needed, and then remove them from the heat.
• Season the steak cubes liberally with Kosher salt and black pepper on all sides. Heat a clean skillet over high heat with 2-3 tablespoons of canola or vegetable oil until it’s very hot and just beginning to smoke. Add the seasoned steak cubes in a single layer (again, do not overcrowd, cook in batches if needed). Cook for 2-3 minutes on the first side for a beautiful sear. Flip the steak and immediately add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and the finely minced fresh garlic to the skillet. Stir and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until the steak is cooked to your desired doneness (medium-rare to medium is recommended for optimal tenderness). Finally, stir in the prepared crispy potatoes with the steak, ensuring they are well combined and coated in the buttery garlic sauce. Check for final seasoning, serve immediately, and enjoy!

Notes

• Avoid stew meat or cheap steak that needs long cooking to be tender. I recommend using tenderloin, ribeye, or NY strip for quick, tender bites.
• Parboil the potatoes for just 5 minutes but don’t overcook; they should be slightly firm. Overcooked potatoes will fall apart when frying, while under-parboiled potatoes will remain hard.

Nutrition

Calories: 549 kcal | Carbohydrates: 22 g | Protein: 37 g | Fat: 36 g | Saturated Fat: 18 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14 g | Trans Fat: 0.5 g | Cholesterol: 134 mg | Sodium: 186 mg | Potassium: 961 mg | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 1 g | Vitamin A: 382 IU | Vitamin C: 23 mg | Calcium: 39 mg | Iron: 4 mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Author: Julie Maestre

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Course: Entree

Cuisine: American

Servings: 4

Calories: 549

Keyword: steak and potatoes, steak bites, crispy potatoes

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