Description
This delightful recipe features tender garlic butter steak bites paired with crispy, cheesy smashed baby potatoes. The steak bites are seared to perfection in a garlic herb butter sauce, while the smashed potatoes are oven-roasted to golden crispness and topped with cheddar and Parmesan cheese. Garnished with fresh parsley and chives, this meal is a comforting, flavorful dinner perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak Bites
- 1 ½ lbs sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or ½ teaspoon dried)
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (for garnish)
Cheesy Smashed Potatoes
- 1 ½ lbs baby potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Smashed Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to get it ready for roasting the potatoes to a crispy finish.
- Boil the Potatoes: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the baby potatoes and cook them until they are fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain the potatoes and set them aside.
- Smash the Potatoes: Arrange the cooked potatoes on a greased baking sheet. Using the bottom of a glass or a potato masher, gently press down on each potato to smash it flat but keep it in one piece.
- Season and Roast: Drizzle the smashed potatoes with olive oil and melted butter. Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried oregano. Roast the potatoes in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- Add Cheese and Finish Roasting: Remove the baking sheet and evenly sprinkle the smashed potatoes with shredded cheddar and grated Parmesan cheese. Return them to the oven and roast for an additional 5-7 minutes until the cheese melts and becomes bubbly.
- Cook the Steak Bites: While the potatoes roast, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak pieces in batches to avoid overcrowding, searing each side for 2-3 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Make Garlic Butter Sauce: Reduce heat to medium and add 3 tablespoons butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in thyme to infuse flavor into the butter.
- Toss Steak Bites: Return the cooked steak bites to the skillet and toss them to coat evenly with the garlic butter sauce. Cook together for another minute to blend flavors, then remove from heat.
- Assemble and Serve: Plate the garlic butter steak bites garnished with chopped parsley alongside the cheesy smashed potatoes topped with chopped chives. Serve hot for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Make sure not to overcrowd the skillet when searing steak bites; this helps achieve a nice caramelized crust.
- If baby potatoes are not available, small red or Yukon gold potatoes work well.
- Fresh thyme gives the best flavor, but dried thyme is a good substitute.
- Adjust the cheese topping quantity or type based on preference; mozzarella or pepper jack can provide a different twist.
- Let the smashed potatoes cool slightly before garnishing for cleaner presentation.
