Description
This Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Cheesy Smashed Potatoes recipe offers a mouthwatering combination of tender, seared sirloin steak bites coated in a rich garlic butter sauce paired with crispy, oven-roasted smashed baby potatoes topped with melted cheddar and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for a comforting and flavorful meal that comes together quickly.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak Bites
- 1 ½ lbs sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or ½ teaspoon dried)
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (for garnish)
Smashed Potatoes
- 1 ½ lbs baby potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Smashed Potatoes: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). This ensures that the potatoes roast nicely for a crispy texture.
- Boil Potatoes: Bring salted water to a boil in a large pot, then add the baby potatoes. Cook until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
- Smash Potatoes: Place the boiled potatoes on a greased baking sheet. Using the bottom of a glass or a potato masher, gently press down to flatten each potato to about half their original size.
- Season Potatoes: Drizzle the smashed potatoes with olive oil and melted butter. Sprinkle evenly with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried oregano for flavor.
- Roast Potatoes: Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Then remove and sprinkle with shredded cheddar and grated Parmesan cheese. Return to the oven for an additional 5-7 minutes until the cheese has melted and edges are golden.
- Cook Steak Bites: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak bites in batches, searing each side for 2-3 minutes to develop a golden crust. Remove and set aside.
- Make Garlic Butter Sauce: Lower heat to medium and add butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in fresh or dried thyme to infuse the sauce with herby aroma.
- Toss Steak in Sauce: Return the seared steak bites to the skillet and toss to coat thoroughly in the garlic butter. Cook for another minute to heat through and absorb flavors.
- Final Touches: Remove the skillet from heat. Garnish the steak bites with chopped parsley.
- Serve: Plate the garlic butter steak bites alongside the cheesy smashed potatoes garnished with chopped chives. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs when possible for more vibrant flavor, but dried herbs work well in a pinch.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan when searing the steak bites to ensure a good crust.
- Baby potatoes can be substituted with fingerling or new potatoes if unavailable.
- Adjust seasoning of potatoes and steak to your taste preference.
- To make it gluten-free, ensure all seasonings and ingredients used are gluten-free certified.
