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The One-Pan Alchemy of Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes: Why Your Skillet Holds the Secret to Weeknight Glory

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This garlic butter steak bites and potatoes recipe is a fast one-pan skillet dinner with crispy potatoes, juicy sirloin, and rich herb garlic butter.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup ghee or butter, divided
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb Yukon gold potatoes, cubed
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 1/4 lb sirloin steak, cubed
  • Fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat cast iron skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add olive oil and 2 tbsp ghee.
  3. Add potatoes with garlic, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  4. Cook 8–10 minutes until golden and fork tender.
  5. Remove potatoes and set aside.
  6. Increase heat to medium-high and add remaining ghee.
  7. Add steak cubes, season lightly, and sear 2 minutes before stirring.
  8. Cook another 1–2 minutes until browned.
  9. Return potatoes to skillet and toss together.
  10. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

Notes

  • Pat steak dry before cooking for best sear.
  • Do not overcrowd the skillet.
  • Use rosemary for a flavor variation.