Garlic Steak Bites

These garlic steak bites are out of this world! The steak is juicy, tender, and rich, and it’s served with crispy potatoes and sautéed broccoli. The entire meal is cooked in one cast iron skillet in under 30 minutes, making clean-up extra easy.

Garlic Steak Bites Recipe

I’m forever looking for recipes to use fresh garlic because the flavor is just incomparable! It’s why I make delicious garlic forward recipes like roasted garlic mushrooms, garlicky bbq chicken marinade, or roasted garlic zucchini caprese.

So, today I’m sharing another delicious recipe: garlic steak bites. Bite-sized pieces of tender sirloin steak are seared in a large cast iron skillet, tossed with crispy potatoes and broccoli florets, then drizzled with melted garlicky butter sauce. Absolute yum!

You might also like this Cast Iron Seared Strip Steak served with Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes!

Drooling yet? Just wait until you bite into these juicy steak bites.

This recipe tastes exactly like a classic steak house dinner, except every element is in small pieces so you don’t even need a knife to eat it! Plus, there’s just something about cooking steak in cast iron that just feels right.

This recipe is great for busy weeknights, a special occasion, or even your weekly meal prep. If you love a good steak with potatoes, but you don’t love all the work it typically involves, this garlic butter steak bites recipe is for you!

Why You’ll Love this Recipe

Who wouldn’t love flavorful steak bites with potatoes and broccoli? This simple is recipe is perfect for the entire family and there’s so many reasons you’ll love it!

• It only takes about a half hour to complete 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 flank steak to make juicy steak bites! Flank steak is one of the most affordable cuts of meat, so if you choose to use that cut you’ll save even more money.
• One skillet 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, tri-tip steak, and even flank steak. Check out Porter Road– our favorite meat delivery service!
• garlic – There’s nothing in the world like 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 don’t want to have garlic breath later, stick with 3-4 cloves. I always keep frozen garlic on hand to save on prep time, and it works beautifully in this recipe.
• butter or ghee – Butter is the key to the lushness of this dish, so don’t skip it. If you’d like to make the recipe Whole30 compatible, substitute ghee (I get it on my weekly Costco run!).
• 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 hit 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.
• 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 Potatoes and Broccoli

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.

Cut the steaks into 2 inch pieces and then pat them 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.

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 Cubed 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 Herb 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!

Air Fryer Adaptation

Want to cook this meal in your air fryer? I’ve got you covered!

Here’s how to do it:

1. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. Lightly spray the basket or tray with oil.
2. 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.
3. Toss the broccoli with about 1-2 Tablespoons of oil and add to the basket for the last 5-7 minutes.
4. Set the vegetables aside.
5. Add the steak pieces to the air fryer and cook for 4-5 minutes, turning once or twice halfway through. Set aside.
6. 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!

How to Store Leftover Garlic Steak Bites

Transfer your leftover steak bites and veggies 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.

What to Serve with Garlic Steak Bites

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.

Tips for Success

While a delicious garlic butter sauce could solve any mistakes you may make while cooking, here’s a few helpful tips to make sure this garlic steak bites and potatoes recipe is a success:

• Remember, start with a hot skillet. It will give you that beautiful crust on the outside of each bite-size pieces while keeping the inside of each bite tender.
• Make sure to use oil and not butter when you sear steak. Butter will burn at the high temperature needed to get great sides and sear on your steak. Don’t worry, we’ll add the butter later!
• For extra flavor, use steak bites that are already marinated. You could also cut your steak and marinate it yourself before using it in this recipe! Many of these pork chop marinades would also work for steak.

More Steak Recipes

• Sheet Pan Steak Fajita Wraps
• Flank Steak BLT with No Bun
• Keto Philly Cheesesteak Zucchini Boats
• Asian Steak Kebabs with Asparagus

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