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Garlic Butter Beef Bites and Potatoes

Tender sirloin cubes seared with crispy golden potatoes in fragrant garlic herb butter for an easy, high-protein one-pan dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs sirloin steak (or ribeye) cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 lb baby gold potatoes quartered
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • paper towels

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat. Add the quartered potatoes and season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and fork-tender. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  2. Pat beef cubes completely dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper. Wipe out the skillet if needed and add remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Turn heat to high.
  3. Add beef cubes in a single layer, working in batches if necessary. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side until a brown crust forms and they reach your desired doneness. Remove to a plate.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Return all beef to pan and move to one side. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter, minced garlic, thyme, and oregano to the empty side. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Toss beef in the garlic butter. Add cooked potatoes back to the skillet and toss everything together for 1-2 minutes until potatoes are reheated and coated in garlic butter.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet to maintain texture. Substitutions: Use sweet potatoes for different flavor, or chicken breast for different protein (increase cook time). Temperature Guide: For medium-rare beef, sear 2-3 minutes per side. For medium, go 3-4 minutes. Serving Suggestions: Excellent with steamed broccoli, garden salad, roasted asparagus, or sautéed green beans. Pro Tip: Pat beef dry before searing and don't move it around in the pan. Moisture prevents proper crust formation.