Are you looking for a hearty and flavorful dinner that's quick, easy, and minimizes cleanup? Look no further! This one-pan steak bites and potatoes recipe is your weeknight dinner hero. This skillet wonder is packed with juicy steak bites and tender potatoes, all cooked to perfection in a single pan. With minimal prep and cleanup, you'll have a restaurant-worthy meal on the table in under an hour.
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Why You'll Want to Make Quick and Easy One-Pan Steak Bites & Potatoes
- Weeknight Winner: Short on time? This recipe is a lifesaver! Everything cooks together, meaning less prep and way fewer dishes.
- Big Flavor, Small Effort: Don't let the simplicity fool you. The combination of steak, potatoes, herbs, and spices creates a truly delicious and satisfying meal.
- One-Pan Perfection: Forget juggling multiple pots and pans. This recipe streamlines dinner, giving you more time to relax and enjoy.
- Endless Customization: This recipe is your blank canvas. Change up the seasonings, add your favorite veggies, or try different steak cuts for a new culinary adventure every time.
Ingredients- Here's What You'll Need for Quick and Easy One-Pan Steak Bites & Potatoes
Steps to Make Quick and Easy One-Pan Steak Bites & Potatoes
- Place a large skillet, with a lid, over medium-high heat and add two tablespoons each of butter and olive oil. (I used my 3 ½ qt. Le Creuset Signature Braiser, which is one of my favorite pans to cook with.) Wash the potatoes and cut them in half or quarters, depending on their size - you want them to be about the same size as the steak pieces.
- Once the butter has melted and is slightly sizzling, add the cut potatoes, then stir to coat them in the butter and oil. Next, add the dried oregano, rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, freshly ground black pepper, and Kosher salt. Stir the potatoes to evenly coat them in the herbs and spices, trying to position as many as you can with the cut side down. Then place the lid on the pan and cook for about five minutes.
- Remove the lid and give the potatoes a good stir. Replace the lid and continue cooking, stirring every five minutes, until the potatoes are fork-tender and golden brown. This should take about 20 minutes total. Remove the potatoes from the pan and place them in a bowl with an upturned plate on top to keep them warm, and set aside until ready to return to the pan.
- Place the rest of the butter in the pan, once melted add the steak bites, and stir to coat in the hot butter. Let the steak bites cook in a single layer for two minutes without stirring.
- Give the steak bites a stir, and continue cooking for 1-2 minutes, until the steak is golden brown. But be careful not to over cook the steak, it will become tough.
- Add the potatoes back to the pan, stir to combine, and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat, add a sprinkle of fresh parsley, and stir to combine.
- Top with another sprinkle of parsley, serve with your favorite vegetables and some rolls fresh from the oven. Serve hot and enjoy!
These One-Pan Steak Bites & Potatoes are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. They're quick, easy, and incredibly delicious. Perfect for busy weeknights, laid-back weekends, or any occasion where you want a satisfying meal without spending hours in the kitchen. So, grab your skillet and get cooking!
Frequently Asked Questions
Sirloin steak is an excellent choice for steak bites. It's flavorful, relatively tender, and cooks quickly.
Overcooking is the main culprit for tough steak bites. Be careful not to overcook the steak bites, they will become tough. Cook them quickly over high heat, and don’t be afraid to pull them from the pan a little before your desired doneness, as they will continue to cook slightly once removed from the heat.
Absolutely! Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers, onions, or broccoli to the pan along with the potatoes. Just adjust cooking times as needed.
I don't recommend it! The first time I made this I used freshly minced garlic and by the time the potatoes were done, the garlic had burned so badly it was such a huge mess that I ended up throwing out.
Recipe Tips and Tricks
- Temperature Matters: Take your meat out of the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to bring it to room temperature. This ensures even cooking throughout.
- Pat it Dry: Excess moisture on the steak surface hinders browning. Pat your steaks dry with paper towels before cutting them into bite-sized pieces.
- Uniform Size Matters: Cut the potatoes and steak into similar-sized pieces to ensure even cooking.
- Leftover Love: Leftovers can be reheated in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through. Be aware that the steak might dry out slightly upon reheating.
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Quick and Easy One-Pan Steak Bites & Potatoes
Equipment
- Large Skillet with a Lid (I used my 3 ½ qt. Le Creuset Signature Braiser)
Ingredients
- 4 tbs Unsalted Butter divided
- 2 tbs Olive Oil
- 1 ½ lbs Baby Yukon Gold Potatoes, cut into halves or quarters1
- ½ teaspoon Dried Oregano
- ½ teaspoon Dried Rosemary
- ½ teaspoon Dried Thyme
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ½ teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 1 ½ lbs Sirloin Steak, cut into 1-inch chunks1
Instructions
- Place a large skillet, with a lid2, over medium-high heat and add two tablespoons each of butter and olive oil. Wash the potatoes and cut them in half or quarters, depending on their size – you want them to be about the same size as the steak pieces.
- Once the butter has melted and is slightly sizzling, add the cut potatoes, then stir to coat them in the butter and oil. Next, add the dried oregano, rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, freshly ground black pepper, and Kosher salt. Stir the potatoes to evenly coat them in the herbs and spices, trying to position as many as you can with the cut side down. Then place the lid on the pan and cook for about five minutes.
- Remove the lid and give the potatoes a good stir. Replace the lid and continue cooking, stirring every five minutes, until the potatoes are fork-tender and golden brown. This should take about 20 minutes total. Remove the potatoes from the pan and place them in a bowl with an upturned plate on top to keep them warm, and set aside until ready to return to the pan.
- Place the rest of the butter in the pan, once melted add the steak bites, and stir to coat in the hot butter. Let the steak bites cook in a single layer for two minutes without stirring. Give the steak bites a stir, and continue cooking for 1-2 minutes, until the steak is golden brown.3
- Add the potatoes back to the pan, stir to combine, and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat, add a sprinkle of fresh parsley, and stir to combine. Top with another sprinkle of parsley, serve hot with your favorite vegetables and some rolls fresh from the oven. Enjoy!
- Yield 4 servings
Tips/Notes
- Cut the potatoes and beef into pieces that are about the same size.
- I used my 3 ½ qt. Le Creuset Signature Braiser, which is one of my favorite pans to cook with.
- But be careful not to over cook the steak, it will become tough.
Anonymous says
Yummy.