Description
If you’re craving the ultimate comfort food, look no further than this irresistible dish of juicy steak bites and cheesy smashed potatoes. The steak is seared to perfection and coated in a rich garlic butter sauce, while the potatoes are crispy, cheesy, and bursting with flavor. It’s a meal that will satisfy both your meat and potato cravings in one fell swoop!
Ingredients
For the Steak Bites:
1 ½ lbs sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or ½ teaspoon dried)
1 tablespoon chopped parsley (for garnish)
For the Cheesy Smashed Potatoes:
1 ½ lbs baby potatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped chives (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Smashed Potatoes:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Boil salted water in a large pot, then add the baby potatoes. Cook until fork-tender (15-20 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Arrange potatoes on a greased baking sheet and smash each one using the bottom of a glass or potato masher.
- Drizzle with olive oil and melted butter, then sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano.
- Roast for 20 minutes, then sprinkle with cheddar and Parmesan cheese. Return to the oven for 5-7 more minutes, until cheese is melted.
- Cook the Steak Bites:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add steak bites in batches, searing for 2-3 minutes per side. Set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium and add butter and garlic to the skillet. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in thyme.
- Return the steak to the skillet and toss to coat with the garlic butter. Cook for another minute, then remove from heat.
- Assemble and Serve:
- Garnish steak bites with chopped parsley and the smashed potatoes with chives. Serve hot.
Notes
For extra spice, add red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to the garlic butter.
Swap out the cheese for Gruyère or mozzarella for a different flavor profile.
Use fresh herbs like rosemary or oregano in the garlic butter sauce for a variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop, Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 480 kcal per serving
