Description
A one-skillet wonder featuring tender, seared steak bites and crispy golden potatoes tossed in a rich garlic herb butter. Comfort food done fast and right.
Ingredients
- Sirloin Steak: 1 ½ pounds, cut into bite-sized cubes – Lean, tender, and perfect for quick searing.
- Baby Potatoes: 1 ½ pounds, halved – Creamy inside, crispy outside.
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons – Helps achieve a golden crust.
- Garlic: 5 cloves, minced – Deep savory base for the butter.
- Unsalted Butter: 4 tablespoons – Adds richness and ties everything together.
- Fresh Parsley: 2 tablespoons, chopped – Brightens the dish with freshness.
- Fresh Thyme: 1 teaspoon, chopped – Adds earthy, aromatic depth.
- Salt: 1 ½ teaspoons – Enhances all the flavors.
- Black Pepper: 1 teaspoon – Adds a gentle kick.
- Paprika: 1 teaspoon – Gives warmth and subtle smokiness.
- Lemon Zest: From 1 lemon – Optional, but adds a fresh finishing touch.
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Place a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and let it get hot.
- Combine Ingredients: Boil halved baby potatoes in salted water for 8–10 minutes until just fork-tender. Drain and pat dry.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: In the hot skillet, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and half the butter. Sear potatoes cut-side down until golden and crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Assemble the Dish: Toss steak cubes with salt, pepper, paprika, and 1 tablespoon oil. In the same skillet, cook steak in a single layer for 2–3 minutes per side until browned. Work in batches if needed.
- Cook to Perfection: Reduce heat to medium, return potatoes to the pan, add remaining butter, minced garlic, thyme, and parsley. Toss everything together to coat in the garlic herb butter.
- Finishing Touches: Sprinkle with lemon zest and more herbs if desired. Let rest for 2–3 minutes to absorb flavors.
- Serve and Enjoy: Dish it up hot—steak bites nestled with crispy potatoes, drizzled with extra melted butter from the pan.
Notes
- Cook steak in batches to avoid steaming and get a good sear.
- Let the potatoes dry after boiling for maximum crispiness.
- Finish with fresh lemon zest for a bright pop of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg