Description
Sizzling steak bites and potatoes bring robust Mediterranean flavors to your dinner table, promising a quick and satisfying meal. Crispy golden edges, tender meat, and herb-infused seasoning create an irresistible plate you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 lb (450g) Yukon Gold potatoes, diced into ½-inch cubes
- 3 tbsps unsalted butter, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for steak)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for potatoes)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Potato Searing: Ignite a cast-iron skillet over medium-high flame. Drizzle olive oil and melt butter, introducing diced potatoes seasoned with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Allow potatoes to develop a crisp exterior for 4 minutes without disruption, then agitate and continue cooking until golden and tender.
- Steak Preparation: Elevate skillet temperature to high, introducing additional olive oil and butter. Deploy steak bites in a single layer, ensuring ample spacing. Season with salt and pepper. Permit initial searing for one minute without movement, then dynamically stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until achieving preferred doneness.
- Aromatic Enhancement: Modulate heat to medium, introducing remaining butter. Incorporate minced garlic, dried thyme, rosemary, and oregano. Saute briefly until fragrant, releasing intense herbal essences.
- Final Fusion: Reunite seared steak bites and potatoes within the skillet, thoroughly coating with herbed butter sauce. Gently warm the components for 1-2 minutes, allowing flavors to harmonize.
- Presentation: Transfer the culinary creation to a serving platter. Optionally, sprinkle freshly chopped parsley for visual and flavor complexity. Serve immediately while temperature and texture remain optimal.
Notes
- Create a crispy exterior by using a cast-iron skillet and avoiding stirring during initial cooking. Allow potatoes to develop a golden-brown crust without moving them, ensuring maximum flavor and texture.
- Use high heat and work in small batches to achieve perfect medium-rare steak bites. Avoid overcrowding the pan, which can cause steaming instead of searing and result in tough, less flavorful meat.
- Toast dried herbs briefly in butter before adding other ingredients to release their maximum aromatic oils. This technique intensifies the herbal flavors and creates a more complex taste profile for the dish.
- Swap butter with olive oil or ghee for dairy-free options. Use alternative seasonings like smoked paprika or herbs de Provence to modify flavor profiles while maintaining the dish’s core cooking technique.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg