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🥩 Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Cheesy Smashed Potatoes 🧄🧀

This Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Cheesy Smashed Potatoes dish is a match made in comfort food heaven! Juicy, flavorful steak bites are pan-seared in garlic butter and served alongside crispy, cheesy smashed potatoes. It’s a hearty and satisfying meal perfect for dinner parties or a special family dinner.

📋 Ingredients:

For the Garlic Butter Steak Bites:

  • 1 lb sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized cubes 🥩
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 🧈
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil 🛢️
  • Salt and pepper, to taste 🧂
  • 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) 🌿

For the Cheesy Smashed Potatoes:

  • 1 lb baby potatoes (Yukon Gold or red) 🥔
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil 🛢️
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 🧀
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted 🧈
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
  • Salt and pepper, to taste 🧂
  • 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) 🌿

📝 Instructions:

1. Prepare the Potatoes:

  1. Boil the potatoes:
    • Place the baby potatoes in a large pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until they are fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and let them cool slightly.
  2. Smash the potatoes:
    • Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the boiled potatoes on the baking sheet and gently smash each potato with the back of a fork or a potato masher.
  3. Season and bake:
    • In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, olive oil, and minced garlic. Drizzle the mixture over the smashed potatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are crispy on the edges.
  4. Add cheese:
    • Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the potatoes and return to the oven for another 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

2. Cook the Garlic Butter Steak Bites:

  1. Season the steak:
    • Pat the steak cubes dry with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Sear the steak:
    • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak bites in a single layer and sear for 2-3 minutes without moving them to get a nice crust. Flip the steak bites and cook for another 2-3 minutes until browned and cooked to your desired doneness. Remove the steak bites from the skillet and set them aside.
  3. Make the garlic butter:
    • In the same skillet, add the butter and minced garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant. Return the steak bites to the skillet and toss them in the garlic butter sauce for about 1 minute.

3. Serve:

  1. Plate the dish:
    • Place the cheesy smashed potatoes on a serving plate. Top the steak bites with the garlic butter sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley for a pop of color.
  2. Enjoy:
    • Serve immediately and enjoy your Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Cheesy Smashed Potatoes!

⏱️ Preparation Time: 15 minutes
⏱️ Cooking Time: 30 minutes
⏱️ Total Time: 45 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 4 servings
🔥 Calories: Approximately 600-700 kcal per serving

This dish combines the rich flavors of garlic butter steak with the crispy, cheesy goodness of smashed potatoes, making it a truly satisfying meal. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion! 🥩🧄🧀🌿