Crispy Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Potatoes: Better Than Takeout
Crispy Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Potatoes are the ultimate better-than-takeout meal! After making this many times, I’ve perfected the trick to juicy steak bites and perfectly crispy potatoes. The golden, crispy edges and rich garlic butter sauce will make your kitchen smell amazing. Keep reading for my best tips, or jump straight to the recipe card. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Blackberry Muffins and Banana Bread Brownies.
Why This Crispy Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Potatoes: Better Than Takeout Is Pure Comfort
- Crispy, golden steak bites in a rich garlic butter sauce
- Perfectly crispy potatoes with every bite
- Easy, 20-minute recipe that's better than takeout
- Customizable with your favorite seasonings and toppings
What You'll Need for Crispy Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Potatoes: Better Than Takeout
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- Steak (Sirloin or Ribeye)
- Baby Potatoes
- Butter
- Garlic
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Paprika
- Parsley
- Garlic Powder
- Optional: Fresh Parsley
- Optional: Red Pepper Flakes
- Optional: Lemon Wedges
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Steak: Sirloin or ribeye work best. Trim excess fat.
- Potatoes: Baby potatoes or halved larger potatoes work well.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Cast Iron Skillet — Even heat for perfect searing and crispy edges. → See on Amazon
- Meat Tenderizer — Tender steak bites with less cooking time. → See on Amazon
How to Make Crispy Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Potatoes: Better Than Takeout
- Prepare Steak: Trim excess fat, season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Cook Steak: Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over high heat. Sear steak for 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Cook Potatoes: In the same skillet, add potatoes, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crispy and golden.
- Make Garlic Butter Sauce: Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until garlic is fragrant and butter is melted.
- Combine and Serve: Return steak to the skillet, toss to coat in garlic butter. Serve steak bites and potatoes with fresh parsley, red pepper flakes, and lemon wedges.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Crispy Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Potatoes: Better Than Takeout
- Common mistake and fix: Overcrowding the skillet leads to soggy potatoes. Cook in batches if needed.
- Tip: Use a meat tenderizer for more tender steak bites.
- Tip: For a one-pan meal, add vegetables like bell peppers or onions to the skillet with the potatoes.
Storing & Reheating Crispy Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Potatoes: Better Than Takeout
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Potatoes can be par-cooked ahead of time. Finish cooking before serving.
Freezing Crispy Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Potatoes: Better Than Takeout
Not recommended for steak bites, but potatoes can be frozen before cooking.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, then crisp in the oven.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: Cut steak into bite-sized pieces before cooking for even cooking and easier eating.
- Best substitution: Chicken or pork tenderloin can be used as a substitute for steak.
- Make-ahead: Potatoes can be par-cooked ahead of time. Reheat before serving.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled for larger crowds.
- Troubleshooting: If potatoes are not crisping, increase heat and cook until golden.
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Crispy Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Potatoes: Better Than Takeout
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Steak (Sirloin or Ribeye)
- Baby Potatoes
- Butter
- Garlic
- Olive Oil
Seasonings
- Salt
- Pepper
- Paprika
- Parsley
- Garlic Powder
Optional Toppings
- Fresh Parsley
- Red Pepper Flakes
- Lemon Wedges
Instructions
- Prepare Steak: Trim excess fat, season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Cook Steak: Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over high heat. Sear steak for 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Cook Potatoes: In the same skillet, add potatoes, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crispy and golden.
- Make Garlic Butter Sauce: Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until garlic is fragrant and butter is melted.
- Combine and Serve: Return steak to the skillet, toss to coat in garlic butter. Serve steak bites and potatoes with fresh parsley, red pepper flakes, and lemon wedges.
Notes
- Chef tip: Cut steak into bite-sized pieces before cooking for even cooking and easier eating.
- Best substitution: Chicken or pork tenderloin can be used as a substitute for steak.
- Make-ahead: Potatoes can be par-cooked ahead of time. Reheat before serving.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled for larger crowds.
- Troubleshooting: If potatoes are not crisping, increase heat and cook until golden.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Not recommended for steak bites, but potatoes can be frozen before cooking.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, then crisp in the oven.
- Make ahead: Potatoes can be par-cooked ahead of time. Finish cooking before serving.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 520
- Protein: 35g
- Fat: 32g
- Carbs: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Cholesterol: 120mg
- Sat. Fat: 16g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Crispy Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Potatoes: Better Than Takeout FAQs
Yes, you can prepare the steak and potatoes ahead of time. Cook the steak and potatoes separately, then reheat and combine before serving.
Overcooking the steak can lead to dryness. Use a meat thermometer to ensure perfect doneness (145°F/63°C for medium).
Yes, cook steak bites at 400°F (200°C) for 8-10 minutes, then toss in garlic butter. Cook potatoes at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes.
Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes for the best texture.
Yes, this recipe can be easily doubled or tripled. Cook in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding the skillet.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Crispy Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Potatoes: Better Than Takeout and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
