Garlic butter steak bites and cheesy smashed potatoes

Here’s a full, hearty recipe for Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Cheesy Smashed Potatoes 🥩🧄🧀—rich, flavorful, and comforting.

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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

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Instructions

1. Cook the potatoes

1. Boil potatoes in salted water 15–20 minutes until fork-tender.
2. Drain and let cool slightly.
3. Place potatoes on a baking sheet and gently smash with a fork or potato masher.
4. Drizzle with butter, sprinkle cheese, and season with salt & pepper.
5. Optional: Broil 2–3 minutes until cheese is melted and edges are slightly crisp.

2. Cook the steak bites

1. Pat steak cubes dry and season with salt & pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Sear steak bites 2–3 minutes per side until browned and cooked to your liking. Remove and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
5. 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.

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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.

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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.

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