Garlic Steak Bites and Potatoes
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When you want an all-in-one meal made in one pan, Garlic Steak and Potatoes is the solution! This 35-minute steak bites recipe makes a hearty dinner with practically effortless clean-up.
Being a busy parent means finding ways to make meals as quickly and efficiently as possible. This is why I make all-in-one skillet dinners at least once a week.
This steak and potatoes recipe is another delicious option! The one pan wonder meal includes tender and juicy garlic butter steak bites with crispy potatoes and broccoli florets. Everything is drizzled with melted garlic butter sauce. Absolute yum!
It tastes like a classic steak house dinner, but it’s kid-friendly, because everything is in small pieces, so they don’t have to use a knife! Not to mention, cooking steak in cast iron creates the perfect sear!
This recipe only takes 35 minutes to make, so it’s great for busy weeknights. But because it’s steak, it’s equally perfect for a special occasion or if you’re having dinner guests.
If you love a good steak dinner, but you don’t love all the work it typically involves, this recipe is for you!
Happy Kitchen Secrets
Here are my most important mom tested cooking tips for making garlic steak bites! I’ve made this countless times, saving you from a failed attempt.
- To help create a good sear, pat the meat dry with paper towels before seasoning it.
- Start with a hot skillet. It will give you that beautiful crust on the outside of each bite-size piece while keeping the inside juicy and tender.
- Use oil, not butter when you sear steak. Butter will burn at the high temperature needed to sear the steak.
- For extra flavor, use marinated steak, or marinate it yourself before using it in this recipe! Many of these pork chop marinades work perfectly for steak.
- Reduce the burner heat to medium-low before making the garlic butter sauce. This prevents the garlic from burning.
You might also like this Cast Iron Seared Strip Steak served with Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes!
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My 10 year old grandson asks for this again! Huge hit! So easy and delicious. We love one bowl dinners during the week nights.
–Kim
Why You’ll Love this Recipe
Who wouldn’t love flavorful garlic steak bites with potatoes and broccoli? This simple recipe is perfect for the entire family and there are so many reasons to make it!
It only takes about a half hour to make this recipe from start to finish. If you’re looking for an easy dinner that packed with protein and flavor, this is it!
This easy main course is much more affordable than a steakhouse. Especially considering you can use less expensive cuts like flank steak to make juicy steak bites!
One pan meals don’t require much clean-up. Instead of spending time washing dishes after dinner, you can wind down and enjoy your evening.
Ingredients
Juicy garlic butter steak bites are the best meal for meat lovers. You only need a handful of ingredients to make this recipe! Here’s what to grab:
- sirloin steak – In my opinion, sirloin is the best steak to use for steak bites. It only requires a quick, hot sear and will remain tender and delicious. But you can use ribeye steak or even flank steak.
- garlic – Feel free to adjust the amount used in this recipe to your tastes. If you’re a garlic lover, you can absolutely add a few extra garlic cloves. If you’re not a huge fan or your kiddos don’t like it, cut back, or omit it.
I always keep frozen garlic on hand to save on prep time, and it works beautifully in this recipe. - avocado oil – You have a lot of choices when it comes to cooking oils. Avocado oil has a high smoke point, which makes it great for high heat cooking in a hot skillet. If you only have olive oil, that will work too, but keep the heat a little lower when you cook to avoid burning and smoking oil.
- baby yellow potatoes – If you’d like to make this dish lower in carbs, substitute another vegetable like mushrooms, cauliflower, zucchini noodles, or sliced onions.
Or, swap the taters for a delicious steakhouse side dish like gluten-free mac and cheese or Longhorn steakhouse rice. - broccoli – Fresh or frozen broccoli will work in this recipe. If you use frozen, don’t defrost it first – break apart any pieces that are stuck together and cook it straight from frozen!
How to Make Garlic Steak Bites
With just simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can make this hearty meal in no time. Here’s how to make garlic steak bites:
Begin by slicing the potatoes in half and cut the broccoli into bite sized pieces. Then mince the garlic and parsley.
Pat the beef dry on all sides with a few paper towels. Don’t skip this step – it’s important that the steak is dry so you can get a good sear and color on each piece! Season the steak pieces lightly with salt and pepper.
Cut the steak into bite-sized pieces so they cook quickly and you don’t have to worry about cutting it at the table.
Cook the Vegetables
Next, cook the vegetables. Heat avocado oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Set the potatoes in the skillet with the cut side down. Allow them to cook for about 7-8 minutes, or until the cut side begins to get crispy and will easily release from the skillet.
Flip the potatoes and then add the broccoli. Cook all veggies together for another 7-8 minutes, or until the potatoes are cooked through and the broccoli is softened, then transfer everything to a large plate.
Cook the Steak
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in the same skillet over medium high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the steak cubes.
Allow the steak pieces to sear for just about a minute or two per side, turning brown on all sides. Be careful of overcooking!
Test for doneness with a meat thermometer 145°F (63°C) and a 3 minute rest, or by simply taking a piece out of the skillet and cutting into it. Set the steak pieces onto the plate holding the vegetables.
Make the Garlic Butter Sauce
Using the same large skillet, reduce to a low heat. Then add the remaining oil, butter, and garlic to the skillet. Sauté over low heat until the garlic is fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the steak and vegetables to the skillet, turning to fully coat the steak and vegetables in the butter and garlic. Sprinkle with parsley and season lightly with salt and pepper. Serve immediately!
P.S. If you love garlic butter, be sure to check out my recipe for garlic butter chicken bites, too!
Make it kid friendly: If your kiddo isn’t a fan of broccoli, you may only want steak and potatoes in your meal, and that’s fine! Including a veggie just makes this a complete, all-in-one meal. Maybe use carrots instead!
Storing Leftovers
Transfer your leftover garlic steak bites and potatoes to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Reheat leftovers in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, or in a skillet over medium heat for 4-5 minutes, just until heated through. Be careful not to over-cook when you are reheating leftovers and just heat until it reaches a safe internal temperature.
Recipe FAQs
The USDA recommends avoiding consuming beef that's too rare. A minimum internal temperature of 145°F (63°C), is their recommendation. Use a meat thermometer to test the internal temperature.
Yes, you can. Here's how:
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. Lightly spray the basket or tray with oil.
Toss the potatoes with 1-2 tablespoons of oil. Add the potatoes to the preheated air fryer and cook for about 10 minutes, turning the potatoes or shaking the basket halfway through.
Toss the broccoli with 1-2 tablespoons of oil and add to the basket for the last 5-7 minutes of cook time. Set the vegetables aside.
Add the steak pieces to the air fryer and cook for 4-5 minutes, turning once or twice halfway through. Set aside.
In a small bowl, melt the butter in the microwave or in a skillet until it bubbles. Stir in the oil and garlic. Pour over the vegetables and steak, toss to coat, and serve!
I'd love to hear about your experience making this recipe! Please leave a comment and rating below!
Garlic Steak Bites and Potatoes
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 ounces sirloin steak , NY strip, or ribeye
- 3 cloves garlic
- ¾ pound baby gold potatoes about 6 baby potatoes
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 6 tablespoons avocado oil divided
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ½ teaspoon sea salt or more/less, as desired
- ½ teaspoon black pepper or more/less, as desired
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Instructions
- Prep: Slice the potatoes in half and cut the broccoli into bite sized pieces. Mince the garlic and parsley. Cut the steaks into 2 inch pieces and pat them dry on all sides with a few paper towels to dry the pieces. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Cook the vegetables: Heat 2-3 tablespoons of oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Set the potatoes in the skillet, cut side down. Cook for about 7-8 minutes, or until the cut side begins to get crispy and will easily release from the skillet.Flip the potatoes and add the broccoli. Cook together for another 7-8 minutes, or until the potatoes are cooked through and the broccoli is softened. Transfer everything to a large plate.
- Cook the steak: Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in the same skillet over medium high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the steak. Sear the steak for about one minute per side, turning the pieces as soon as they begin to brown, then set the steak aside on the same plate as the vegetables.
- Make the garlic butter sauce: Lower the heat. Add the garlic, remaining 2 tablespoons of oil, and butter to the skillet. Saute over low heat until the garlic is fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Finishing steps: Add the steak and vegetables back into the skillet, turning to fully coat the steak and vegetables in the butter and garlic. Sprinkle with parsley and season lightly with salt and pepper. Serve immediately!
Notes
- You can substitute the sirloin steak with another cut of steak of your choice. NY strip and ribeye are good options.
- To help create a good sear, pat the meat dry with paper towels before seasoning it.
- Only want steak and potatoes in your meal, that's fine! Including broccoli makes this a complete, all-in-one meal.
- Reduce the burner heat to medium-low before making the garlic butter sauce. This prevents the garlic from burning.
- For air fryer cooking options, see the FAQ section of this blog post.
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Serving Suggestions
While this one skillet meal is a great choice to serve all on its own, you can also make some fun side dishes to serve alongside it! Roasted air fryer baby carrots and roasted parsnip fries would both be super yummy.
Roasted root vegetables or air fryer roasted green beans are also two easy and healthy options that you can pair with steak bites. Oh, and don't forget extra garlic herb butter on top of the juicy steak bites and a brandy manhattan on the side!
And if you're not a fan of the pan seared potatoes, make some dairy free mashed potatoes instead! Don't forget to finish off your meal with a simple sweet treat, like lemon blueberry cookies or peach cobbler.
This looks/sounds delicious… definitely going to try
My 10 year old grandson asks for this again! Huge hit! So easy and delicious. We love one bowl dinners during the week nights.