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 crisp, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on each potato.
Allow the cheese to melt and bubble into a delicious, gooey, crust.
Garnish:
Spoon the cheesy smashed potatoes onto a serving plate and shower with freshly chopped chives for a beautiful hit of flavor.
How to Prepare Garlic Butter Steak Bites
Melt the Butter:
In the same griddle or skillet, pour in plenty of butter and heat on high to melt. When it foams, you’re ready for the next step. That buttery base is going to fill the steak with rich, savory flavor. (Forget about that “zucchini” thing — just a slip!)
Sauté the Garlic:
Add the garlic: stir it in and let it sizzle for a minute or so, just until you smell it. Make sure not to burn it — garlic goes bitter fast! Technique helps coax a deep, aromatic flavor that elevates the steak bites. 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 combination is delicious on its own, but here are suggestions for finishing the meal:
Side Salad: A small green salad of mesclun, sliced tomatoes and a vinaigrette offsets the richness.
Roasted Vegetables: Top with roasted asparagus, Brussels sprouts or carrots for more color and nutrients.
Garlic Bread: Add a piece of garlic bread on the side and use the garlic butter sauce to soak up the garlic butter left behind for a more decadent meal.
Storage and Reheating Tips:
It’s an easy one to reheat, and it travels well if you have leftovers:
Refrigerate: Store steak bites and potatoes in two separate airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat: For best results, reheat in a skillet over medium heat to restore the crispy texture of the potatoes and leave the steak tender. Microwave on low for 1-2 minutes to heat, but the potatoes will not crisp.
Freezing: Don’t freeze, as the potatoes turn mushy and the steak gets chewy after thawing.
Recipe Variations:
Want to switch things up? Here are some fun ways to amp up the flavor:
Herb-Infused Butter: Whip in some fresh or dried herbs, rosemary, thyme, or Italian seasoning will give your butter a fragrant, savory kick to that steak bite.
Spicy Kick: Love some heat? (You can add a few pinches of crushed red pepper flakes to the garlic butter for a bit of bright, spicy kick, if you like.)
For cheesier cheesy potatoes, stir in any blend of mozzarella (shredded is best), Parmesan or Monterey Jack cheese for a gooey, mouthwatering potato dish.
Bacon-Loaded Smashed Potatoes: After you’ve folded in the cheese, sprinkle crispy crumbled bacon over your potatoes for an additional layer of richness and smokiness.
Experiment and find out which flavor combos you’re into!
Balsamic-Glazed Steak Bites: Drizzle balsamic vinegar into the butter sauce for a tangy-sweet coating 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.