Here’s a full, hearty recipe for Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Cheesy Smashed Potatoes 🥩🧄🧀—rich, flavorful, and comforting.
Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Cheesy Smashed Potatoes
Ingredients (Serves 3–4)
For the steak bites:
- 1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into 1–2 inch cubes
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
For the cheesy smashed potatoes:
- 1 lb baby potatoes (or small Yukon golds)
- 2 tbsp butter
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite)
- 2–3 tbsp milk or cream
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Optional: chives or parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Cook the potatoes
- Boil potatoes in salted water 15–20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain and let cool slightly.
- Place potatoes on a baking sheet and gently smash with a fork or potato masher.
- Drizzle with butter, sprinkle cheese, and season with salt & pepper.
- Optional: Broil 2–3 minutes until cheese is melted and edges are slightly crisp.
2. Cook the steak bites
- Pat steak cubes dry and season with salt & pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear steak bites 2–3 minutes per side until browned and cooked to your liking. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Return steak to skillet and toss with garlic butter.
3. Serve
- Plate cheesy smashed potatoes and top with garlic butter steak bites.
- Garnish with parsley or chives.
Tips
- Let steak sit at room temperature for 15–20 minutes before cooking for more even searing.
- Use a hot skillet to get a nice crust on the steak bites.
- Add red pepper flakes to garlic butter for a slight kick.
If you want, I can also give a one-pan version where the potatoes and steak cook together for even less cleanup and extra flavor.
Do you want me to share that version?