Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Crispy Potatoes
Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Crispy Potatoes
Ingredients
For the Steak and Potatoes
- 1 pound flank steak, cut into bite-size pieces
- 3 russet potatoes, large, peeled and diced small
- 2 tablespoons oil, plus more as needed
For the Seasoning
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, for potatoes
- 3/4 teaspoon salt, for steak, plus a pinch to finish if needed
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Garlic Butter
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
- 1
Place the peeled and small-diced russet potatoes in a large bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt, 3/4 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 1/2 teaspoons of paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder. Toss thoroughly to coat the potatoes evenly.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Heat a large stainless steel pan over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes until hot. Add the seasoned potatoes to the hot pan in a single layer. Allow them to cook undisturbed for 3 to 4 minutes to develop a crispy crust. Then, stir occasionally and continue to cook for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden brown and crispy. Remove the crispy potatoes from the pan and set aside.
⏱️ 18 min
- 3
While the potatoes are cooking, season the bite-sized flank steak pieces with 3/4 teaspoon of salt, 3/4 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of paprika. Rub the seasoning into the steak to ensure it's well coated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Increase the heat of the pan to high. Add a little more oil to the pan if needed. Add the seasoned steak to the pan in a single layer. Cook the steak undisturbed for 1 to 2 minutes until it releases easily from the pan. Flip the steak and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes for a good sear. Remove the cooked steak from the pan and set aside with the potatoes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Lower the heat in the pan to medium-low. Add 3 tablespoons of butter and the 4 minced garlic cloves to the pan. Cook for 30 to 45 seconds, stirring constantly, until the butter is melted and the garlic is fragrant and slightly browned. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Return the cooked steak and crispy potatoes to the pan with the garlic butter. Toss everything together to ensure the steak and potatoes are thoroughly coated in the flavorful garlic butter. Taste and add a pinch of salt if needed.
⏱️ 3 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Crispy Potatoes
For the Steak and Potatoes
- 1 pound flank steak, cut into bite-size pieces
- 3 russet potatoes, large, peeled and diced small
- 2 tablespoons oil, plus more as needed
For the Seasoning
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, for potatoes
- 3/4 teaspoon salt, for steak, plus a pinch to finish if needed
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Garlic Butter
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
- 1
Place the peeled and small-diced russet potatoes in a large bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt, 3/4 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 1/2 teaspoons of paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder. Toss thoroughly to coat the potatoes evenly.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Heat a large stainless steel pan over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes until hot. Add the seasoned potatoes to the hot pan in a single layer. Allow them to cook undisturbed for 3 to 4 minutes to develop a crispy crust. Then, stir occasionally and continue to cook for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden brown and crispy. Remove the crispy potatoes from the pan and set aside.
⏱️ 18 min - 3
While the potatoes are cooking, season the bite-sized flank steak pieces with 3/4 teaspoon of salt, 3/4 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of paprika. Rub the seasoning into the steak to ensure it's well coated.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Increase the heat of the pan to high. Add a little more oil to the pan if needed. Add the seasoned steak to the pan in a single layer. Cook the steak undisturbed for 1 to 2 minutes until it releases easily from the pan. Flip the steak and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes for a good sear. Remove the cooked steak from the pan and set aside with the potatoes.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Lower the heat in the pan to medium-low. Add 3 tablespoons of butter and the 4 minced garlic cloves to the pan. Cook for 30 to 45 seconds, stirring constantly, until the butter is melted and the garlic is fragrant and slightly browned. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Return the cooked steak and crispy potatoes to the pan with the garlic butter. Toss everything together to ensure the steak and potatoes are thoroughly coated in the flavorful garlic butter. Taste and add a pinch of salt if needed.
⏱️ 3 min