This is the kind of dinner that makes you feel like a bit of a hero. Tender steak bites seared to perfection, tossed in melted garlic butter, and served up with crispy, golden potatoes…it’s rich, comforting, and hits the spot every time. And the best part? It all comes together in one pan, with no complicated steps or fancy ingredients.
Whether you’re cooking for a date night in, feeding hungry teens, or just treating yourself to something better than a takeaway, this garlic butter steak and potatoes recipe is a total winner. It’s quick enough for weeknights, but special enough to feel like a proper treat.
If you’re a steak fan, don’t miss my Pan-Seared Sirloin Steak with Mushroom Sauce…it’s rich, savoury, and perfect for a weekend treat.
🍴 Tools You’ll Need
Stainless Steel or Cast Iron Pan – A pan like this gives the steak a proper sear and crisps up the potatoes.
Garlic Press – Saves time and keeps the prep mess-free, this one is my go-to.
Sharp Chef’s Knife – Prep quickly and safely with a knife like this.
Digital Meat Thermometer – A thermometer like this helps you cook steak perfectly every time.
Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Potatoes
Ingredients
- 300 g sirloin or rump steak cut into bite-sized cubes
- 250 g baby potatoes halved or quartered
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves finely chopped
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (optional, to serve)
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to the boil. Add the chopped potatoes and cook for 8–10 minutes until just tender, then drain and pat dry. A sharp knife like this makes prepping the steak and potatoes so much quicker and neater.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat, I use a stainless steel pan like this one…it gives you that gorgeous golden crust on the steak and helps the potatoes go nice and crispy. Add the potatoes and cook for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and crispy. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Season the steak bites with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Heat the remaining oil in the same pan over high heat.
- Add the steak in a single layer (work in batches if needed) and sear for 2–3 minutes per side until browned and just cooked through. Don’t overcrowd the pan.
- Reduce heat to medium, return all steak bites to the pan, and add the butter and garlic. Stir for 1–2 minutes until the butter is melted and the garlic is fragrant (but not browned). You can finely chop the garlic or use a garlic press like this if you want to save time.
- Toss the crispy potatoes back into the pan and stir everything to coat in the garlic butter.
- Serve immediately, sprinkled with chopped parsley if you fancy.
Top Tips for Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Potatoes
Use room temp steak: Let the steak sit out for 20 minutes before cooking so it sears properly and stays tender.
Don’t overcrowd the pan: Sear in batches if needed—crowding the pan steams the steak instead of browning it.
Dry your potatoes well: After boiling, pat them dry with kitchen roll before pan-frying—this helps them go golden and crispy.
Rest before serving: Let everything sit for 2–3 minutes off the heat so the juices settle and the butter clings to every bite.