🥩You’re about to have one EPIC dinner with this duo: Garlic Butter Steak Bites
🧀 Cheesy Smashed Potatoes
Perfectly seared steak bites dripping with garlic butter, paired with crispy, golden, cheesy smashed potatoes — it’s a hearty, indulgent meal that comes together quickly and makes you look like a kitchen rockstar. 🤘🍽️
🔥 Garlic Butter Steak Bites
📝 Ingredients:
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1½ lbs sirloin steak, ribeye, or NY strip, cut into 1-inch cubes
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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1 tbsp olive oil
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3 tbsp unsalted butter
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp fresh thyme or rosemary (or both!)
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Optional: A squeeze of lemon juice or a pinch of red pepper flakes
🔪 Instructions:
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Prep the steak:
Pat steak bites dry with paper towels (this helps sear). Season generously with salt and pepper. -
Sear in batches:
Heat olive oil in a hot skillet (cast iron works best) over medium-high heat.
Add half the steak cubes and sear 1–2 minutes per side until browned. Don’t overcrowd. Remove to plate and repeat with the rest. -
Garlic butter magic:
Lower heat to medium. Add butter to the pan. Once melted, stir in garlic and herbs.
Cook for 30 seconds — don’t burn the garlic! -
Toss and serve:
Return steak to the pan, toss to coat in garlic butter for 1 minute.
Serve hot, spooning garlic butter over the top.
🧄🧀 Cheesy Smashed Potatoes
📝 Ingredients:
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1½ lbs baby potatoes (Yukon gold or red work great)
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2 tbsp olive oil
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2 tbsp melted butter
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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½ tsp paprika or Italian seasoning (optional)
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1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a blend)
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Optional garnish: chopped parsley or green onions
🔪 Instructions:
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Boil potatoes:
Place potatoes in salted water, bring to a boil, and cook for 15–20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain. -
Smash ‘em:
Place on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet. Use a glass or potato masher to gently flatten each potato to about ½ inch thick. -
Flavor & bake:
Mix olive oil, melted butter, and garlic. Brush mixture over each smashed potato.
Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and seasoning. -
Roast:
Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 20–25 minutes, until golden and crispy on the edges. -
Cheese time:
Sprinkle shredded cheese over each potato and return to the oven for another 5 minutes, or until melted and bubbly.
🍽️ Serving Suggestion:
Plate your steak bites alongside the crispy cheesy smashed potatoes and drizzle any leftover garlic butter from the pan over both. Serve with a simple green salad or roasted broccoli if you want to sneak in a veggie.
Would you like a sheet pan version, a make-ahead tip, or a spicy variation for either recipe?
