That’s a next-level combo 😄—juicy steak bites with rich garlic butter + crispy, cheesy smashed potatoes. Here’s a complete, easy recipe:
🥩 Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Cheesy Smashed Potatoes
🥔 Ingredients
For the smashed potatoes:
- 500g baby potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley (optional)
For the steak bites:
- 400–500g steak (sirloin or ribeye works great)
- Salt & black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh thyme or parsley (optional)
🔪 Instructions
1. Boil & smash potatoes
- Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (15–20 min)
- Drain and place on a baking tray
- Gently smash each potato using a glass or fork
2. Season & bake
- Drizzle with olive oil
- Sprinkle salt, pepper, and garlic powder
- Bake at 220°C (425°F) for 20–25 minutes until crispy
- Add cheese on top and bake another 5 minutes until melted
3. Cook the steak bites
- Cut steak into bite-sized cubes
- Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder
Cooking:
- Heat oil in a pan over high heat
- Sear steak pieces for 2–3 minutes (don’t overcrowd)
- Remove and set aside
4. Make garlic butter sauce
- In the same pan, melt butter
- Add minced garlic and cook for ~30 seconds
- Toss steak back in and coat well
- Add herbs if using
🍽️ Serve
Plate the crispy cheesy smashed potatoes and top or pair with the juicy garlic butter steak bites. Spoon extra garlic butter over everything 🔥
💡 Tips
- Use a hot pan for a good sear (don’t stir too much)
- Let steak rest briefly before tossing back in butter
- For extra crisp potatoes, broil 2–3 minutes at the end
If you want, I can turn this into a restaurant-style plated meal or give you a quick 20-minute version 👀
