Ohhhh yes 😍 Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Cheesy Smashed Potatoes—this is comfort food elevated: juicy steak, garlicky butter, and crispy, cheesy potatoes. Here’s a full recipe:
Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Cheesy Smashed Potatoes
Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the steak bites:
- 1 lb sirloin, ribeye, or tender steak, cut into 1–2 inch cubes
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)
For the smashed potatoes:
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup milk or cream
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Optional: chopped chives or parsley for garnish
Instructions
Cheesy Smashed Potatoes
- Boil potatoes
- Place potatoes in a large pot of salted water. Boil 15–20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain.
- Smash & season
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- On a baking sheet, lightly smash each potato with a potato masher or fork.
- Drizzle with melted butter, sprinkle salt, pepper, and top with cheese.
- Bake
- Bake 15–20 minutes until golden and crispy on edges.
Garlic Butter Steak Bites
- Cook steak bites
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat.
- Season steak cubes with salt & pepper.
- Sear steak bites 2–3 minutes per side until browned and cooked to your liking. Remove and set aside.
- Make garlic butter
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add butter, garlic, and herbs. Cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Combine
- Toss steak bites in garlic butter until coated.
Serve
- Plate garlic butter steak bites alongside cheesy smashed potatoes.
- Optional garnish: chopped parsley or chives.
🔥 Tips & Variations
- For extra crisp on potatoes, broil 1–2 minutes at the end.
- Add paprika or smoked paprika to the potatoes for extra flavor.
- For steak, let it rest 5 minutes after cooking for juicier bites.
- Swap cheddar for Parmesan or a cheese blend for richer flavor.
This meal is basically restaurant-quality steak and potatoes at home 😏
I can also give a one-skillet version where you cook the potatoes and steak together for minimal cleanup—super easy weeknight version.
Do you want me to give that version?
