With the combination of tender, garlic-butter drenched steak bites and crispy, cheesy smashed pots, this is also hearty enough to be a meal on its own. The steak bites are seasoned and seared, then coated in a buttery garlic sauce and topped with fresh parsley. Meanwhile, the smashed potatoes are crisped to golden perfection, then topped with melted cheddar cheese and finished with fresh chives. A great dish to entertain with any night of the week, it packs big flavor into this hearty one pan recipe with very few ingredients and steps!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
Weeknight-Friendly: The steak and potatoes can be ready in less than an hour, making it an ideal choice for weeknights.
Demanding and Delicious: Each bite is full of savory flavor, from the buttery garlic steak to the crispy, cheesy potatoes.
Customizable: Switch up the seasoning, topping or even the type of cheese to your liking.
Great for Entertaining: This dish looks beautiful and will wow your guests toda (or even years out) freshness, but with much less work.
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Key Ingredients:
Sirloin Steak: Sirloin is an excellent option for juicy, tender steak bites, but you may swap ribeye or tenderloin for a more robust flavor.
Baby Potatoes: My favorite are baby or new potatoes, because of their creamy, tender inside. Yukon gold or red potatoes are great for smashing, too.
Cheddar Cheese: The sharp tang of cheddar cheese makes it a perfect addition to the creamy layer of potatoes, but you can use mozzarella, gouda, or a combination of cheeses for variety.
Butter and Garlic: These flavors make the steak bites so savory, but you don’t want to burn the garlic or it’ll taste bitter.
Full list of ingredients with amounts and instructions is in the recipe card below
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Prepare the Smashed Potatoes:
Boil the Potatoes:
First, you put the baby potatoes into a big pot of well-salted water.
Bring to a boil and cook for about 15 minutes, until tender (a fork should slide into them easily).
When tender, dry the potatoes and let cool slightly, to make handling easier.
Preheat the Griddle:
Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium-high heat. Something hot will get you that lovely crispy texture.
Smash the Potatoes:
Put each boiled potato onto the griddle. With a spatula, gently press down to flatten each potato, forming a “smashed” texture.
You don’t want to press too hard; you want the potatoes to stay whole but create a flattened surface.
Season and Cook:
Drizzle olive oil over the smashed potatoes and season with salt and pepper. Using the oil will help form a golden, crispy outer layer.
Fry for about 10 minutes on each side, until both are golden and crispy.
Add the Cheese:
When crispy, top each potato with shredded cheddar cheese.
Let the cheese melt and bubble, creating a delicious, gooey crust.
Garnish:
Pour the cheesy smashed potatoes onto a serving dish and sprinkle with freshly chopped chives for a colorful hit of flavor.
How to Cook the Garlic Butter Steak Bites:
Melt the Butter:
In the same griddle or skillet, add butter and heat, letting it melt over high heat until foamy. This will form the base of the garlic butter sauce.
Sauté the Garlic:
Stir minced garlic into the butter and sauté about 1 minute until fragrant. Don’t let the garlic brown too much, though; it can become bitter.
Cook the Steak:
Add cubed sirloin steak to skillet, spreading out the pieces so that they cook evenly.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Add the steak bites and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring typically, until golden brown on all aspects (additionally alter the time to your favored level of doneness).
Garnish:
When cooked to your liking, remove the steak bites from heat.
Transfer it to a serving platter and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley for a bit of flavor and color pop.
Serving Suggestions:
This steak and potato pairing is tasty as it stands, but here are some ways to complete the meal:
Side Salad: A light salad of mixed greens, sliced tomatoes and a vinaigrette balance the richness.
Roasted Vegetables: Top with roasted asparagus, Brussels sprouts, or carrots for extra color and nutrients.
Garlic Bread: Serve a piece of toasted garlic bread on the side to soak up the leftover garlic butter sauce for an extra decadent meal.
Storage and Reheating Tips:
It’s an easy one to reheat and it keeps well if you have leftovers:
Refrigerate: Keep steak bites and potatoes in separate airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat: For best results, reheat in a skillet over medium heat to revive the crispy texture of the potatoes and keep the steak tender. You can also reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, but the potatoes will not be crispy.
Freezing: Do not freeze, because after thawing, the potatoes become mushy, and the steak loses its tenderness.
Recipe Variations:
Looking to change things up? Here are some variations to experiment with:
Use Herbs: Stir some rosemary, thyme, or Italian seasoning into the butter to flavor the steak bites.
Spicy Version: Add some crushed red pepper flakes to the garlic butter for a little heat.
Cheesy potato mix: Use a combination of cheeses, like mozzarella, Parmesan, or Monterey Jack, to impart a different cheesy flavor to the potatoes.
Bacon-Loaded Smashed Potatoes: After adding the cheese to the potatoes, sprinkle on crumbled bacon for an even more savory treat.
Balsamic-Glazed Steak Bites: Add a drizzle of balsamic vinegar to the butter sauce for a tangy-sweet finish on the steak bites.
Conclusion:
This Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Cheesy Smashed Potatoes recipe brings together two very indulgent meals into one, incredibly delicious dinner. This steak bites recipe features perfectly cooked steak bites grilled and coated in a garlicky butter sauce and cheesy crispy smashed potatoes—all in a deliciously indulgent dish that does not disappoint, whether for a dinner party, date night, or cozy family dinner. Enjoy every savory bite!
Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Cheesy Smashed Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 pound sirloin steak cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons garlic minced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 pound baby potatoes
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
- fresh chives chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Place baby potatoes in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook for about 15 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
- Preheat a griddle or large skillet over medium-high heat to achieve a crispy texture for the potatoes.
- Place each potato on the griddle and gently press down with a spatula to flatten. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 10 minutes on each side until crispy.
- Once potatoes are crispy, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over each potato and allow it to melt, forming a gooey topping.
- Transfer the cheesy smashed potatoes to a serving dish and garnish with fresh chives.
- Using the same griddle, add butter and allow it to melt over high heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to brown.
- Add cubed sirloin steak to the griddle, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides.
- Transfer steak bites to a serving dish and garnish with fresh parsley.