I’d like to share with you the meal that has been saving my weeknights: potatoes and garlic butter steak bites. It’s the kind of meal that requires no work but feels decadent. Just a cast iron skillet, a few minutes, and ingredients you most likely already have—no marinades, no special equipment.
The Backstory
I don’t eat steak every night. In fact, cooking steak always seemed like a hassle—not because I don’t enjoy it (I do). Then I came upon steak bites. Suddenly, dinner was a whole lot easier.
This recipe started as a test. I’d been making stir-fries all week but was craving something heartier. Seared steak bites, golden potatoes sizzling away, and a quick swirl of garlic butter in the pan? Done. My kids devoured it. My partner called it “restaurant-quality.” And now? It’s on rotation weekly.
Why This Recipe Works
- Quick: 20 minutes from start to finish
- One-pan magic: More flavor, less cleanup
- Budget-friendly: Uses everyday ingredients (no fancy cuts needed)
- Flexible: Swap in different herbs, cuts of steak, or potato varieties based on what you have
Ingredients (All Simple, All Naturally Gluten-Free)
- 2 tbsp butter or ghee (plus more for searing steak)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4–5 Yukon gold potatoes, chopped (or red/yellow/fingerling)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp each dried oregano and thyme (or use rosemary, basil)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 lb sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized cubes (or use tenderloin, ribeye, strip steak)