Skillet Steak Bites & Crispy Potatoes
Tender garlic butter sirloin steak cubes seared over high heat with crispy golden potato cubes in a single skillet in 15 minutes.
skillet Timer
Set for 10 mins @ High Heat (425°F / 218°C)
Ingredients
Base recipe calibrated for 4 adults.
Get to the Point Execution
Microwave 2 diced Yukon gold potatoes in a covered bowl for 3 minutes to par-cook.
Crisp potatoes in 1 tbsp oil in a hot skillet for 5 minutes; slide onto plate.
Add 1.5 lbs 1-inch sirloin cubes to the hot skillet; sear undisturbed 3 minutes.
Toss with 2 tbsp butter, minced garlic, and rosemary; return potatoes and toss 1 minute.
Step-by-Step Guided Instructions
Dice 2 medium Yukon gold potatoes into 3/4-inch cubes. Place in a microwave-safe bowl with 1 tbsp water, cover with paper towel, and microwave 3 minutes. Meanwhile, cut 1.5 lbs top sirloin steak into 1-inch cubes and season with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
The 3-minute microwave shortcut par-cooks the raw potato interior so they crisp in the skillet in under 5 minutes without burning.
Heat 1 tbsp high-heat cooking oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over high heat. Add the drained potatoes. Sauté for 5 minutes until crispy and golden on all sides. Transfer potatoes to a plate.
Let potatoes sit flat against the hot metal for 2 minutes before stirring to build a deep crunch.
Add 1 tbsp oil to the smoking hot skillet. Drop steak cubes in a single layer with space between. Sear undisturbed for 2 to 3 minutes until deeply caramelized.
Do not stir constantly — high contact with the pan creates a savory steakhouse crust.
Add 2 tbsp butter, 3 cloves minced garlic, and 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary. Flip steak cubes and baste with foaming butter for 1 minute. Return potatoes to pan, toss together for 60 seconds, and serve immediately.
Basting with garlic butter at the very end prevents the garlic from burning while coating both steak and potatoes in rich savory glaze.
Microwave the raw potato cubes for 3 minutes before hitting the pan. This hack turns a 30-minute potato roast into a 5-minute skillet crisp, letting you cook real steak and potatoes on a rushed Tuesday night.
Serve steak cubes and crispy potatoes with ketchup or honey barbecue for dipping.
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- Caesar salad
- Garlic toast
Reheat in a hot skillet for 2 minutes with a small dab of butter.