Garlic Steak Bites and Potatoes Recipe
Quick Answer
Par-boil 1 lb diced potatoes 8 min. Sear 1.5 lb cubed sirloin in batches in hot oil, 2 min per side. Remove. Fry potatoes in drippings until crispy, 5-7 min. Add 4 tbsp butter, 5 garlic cloves, fresh thyme. Return steak, toss. Season with salt, pepper, parsley. Serves 4.
By RecipesQueen Kitchen • June 15, 2026
Tender cubes of sirloin steak seared in garlic butter alongside crispy golden potatoes — this is comfort food at its finest. The steak bites cook in just 3-4 minutes per batch, developing a gorgeous brown crust while staying pink and juicy inside. The potatoes are par-cooked first, then pan-fried in the rendered steak fat and garlic butter until irresistibly crispy.
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Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 lb baby potatoes, quartered
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Boil quartered potatoes in salted water for 8 minutes until fork-tender. Drain well.
- 2
Season steak cubes generously with salt and pepper.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat until smoking. Sear steak in batches, 2 minutes per side. Do not overcrowd. Remove and set aside.
- 4
In the same pan, add potatoes cut-side down. Cook 5-7 minutes until golden and crispy.
- 5
Reduce heat to medium. Add butter, garlic, and thyme. Let butter melt and garlic sizzle 30 seconds.
- 6
Return steak bites to the pan. Toss everything in the garlic butter for 1 minute.
- 7
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Frequently Asked Questions
What cut of steak works best?
Sirloin is the best value, but ribeye or filet mignon cubes will be even more tender. Avoid lean cuts like eye of round.
Why sear in batches?
Overcrowding the pan drops the temperature, causing the steak to steam instead of sear. Work in 2 batches for the best crust.
Can I skip par-boiling the potatoes?
You can, but they'll take much longer to cook through in the pan (15-20 min) and may not get as crispy.
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