Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes are the perfect pair up and cook all in one skillet for an easy dinner idea. This recipe is an amazing date night dinner or make it for the whole family. Ready to eat in just 30 minutes!
This is a decadent dinner with tender and juicy filet mignon in a garlic buttery sauce. The potatoes are crispy and cooked in beef tallow for extra flavor. It's an absolute must try recipe and my kids beg me to make this one.
For more Steak recipes try these Steak and Cheese Calzones, Blackstone Philly Cheesesteaks, and Beef Tenderloin Tips with Mushroom Sauce.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe:
- Easy to Make. Simple to follow step by step instructions and ready in just 30 minutes.
- Minimal Mess. Everything cooks in one skillet.
- Big on Flavor. Do I have to say more than garlic butter steak? It doesn't get better than that, especially when you pair it with crispy diced potatoes.
- Cost Effective. I know filet mignon isn't cheap at the grocery store, but it's a lot less expensive when you make it at home versus ordering it out for the whole family.
For a vegetable recipe to pair with this steak and potatoes, try these Crack Green Beans, Charred Corn, or Glazed Carrots.
Ingredients:
Beef Tallow: It's high burning point and rich taste makes it perfect for frying potatoes. I'm seriously obsessed with it and rarely use seed oils for frying potatoes anymore.
Filet Mignon: I recommend Choice or Prime Filet Mignon for a higher quality option.
Potatoes: I used Yukon Golds for this recipe, which crisp up well and are rich and buttery.
*For the full recipe ingredients and quantities visit the recipe card below.
Substitutions and Variations:
- The Potatoes can be fried in vegetable oil, but I highly recommend beef tallow for taste. I don't recommend using butter because it will burn in the pan because of it's lower burning point.
- If you prefer ribeye over filet, feel free to swap it out.
- Russet potatoes are another option that works well for frying.
Love Potatoes? Try this Smashed Potato Salad, Ground Beef Sweet Potatoes, Baked Potato Bar, Oven Roasted Baby Potatoes, Crispy Potato Skins, and Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole.
How to Make Steak Bites and Potatoes:
Step 1: Cut the steaks into 1-2 inch pieces, trying to make them similar in size so that they cook evenly in the skillet.
Step 2: Transfer the steak cubes into a large bowl. Pour over olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, ½ teaspoon salt, thyme and rosemary. Toss to coat, covering each piece of the steak with the mixture. Allow to sit at room temperature when cooking the potatoes.
Step 3: In the skillet over medium high heat, pour in the beef tallow and allow it to heat up for a moment. Transfer the cubed potatoes into the skillet, trying to keep them in an even layer in the pan. Allow to sauté until golden brown (4-6 minutes), then flip and cover for a few minutes. Uncover, and stir every few minutes until crispy on the outsides with a soft center. Note: It took about 13 minutes total for mine to cook, but it will depend on size of potatoes and heat of the skillet.
Step 4: Transfer the potatoes to a paper towel lined plate and season with ½ teaspoon of salt.
Step 5: Add the steak bites into the empty pan over medium high heat and cook for 2-3 minutes (for well done 4 minutes), then flip. Add in the butter to one side of the pan and toss in the garlic. Cook the steak for another 2-4 minutes until the desired temperature (see guide below in post). Note: I cooked the steak bites about 2-3 minutes on each side for a medium pink center.
Step 6: Serve the steak beside the potatoes and make sure to spoon some of the extra garlic butter from the pan over the steak bites. Enjoy!
Expert Tips:
- Make sure the potatoes are pretty dry (dab with paper towels if needed) before adding them into the hot beef tallow.
- You want to keep a higher heat on both the potatoes and steak bites, about medium high on the stovetop. If you notice a lot of popping of grease, drop it down a bit.
- Allow the steak to sit on the countertop in the marinade when the potatoes are cooking. It's better to have the steak closer to room temperature versus adding right from the fridge.
For more date night meals, try these Boneless Beef Short Ribs, Dutch Oven Pork Chops, Chicken Broccoli Pasta, and Ground Beef Gnocchi.
Guide to Cooking Steaks:
An internal thermometer makes cooking steak fool proof. Simply insert the probe into the center of the steak for an instant read. Temperatures are as follows:
- Rare (very red center): 125 degrees
- Medium Rare (red center): 130 degrees
- Medium (pink center): 135-140 degrees
- Medium Well (slightly pink center): 145-150 degrees
- Well done (brown center) 155+ degrees
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Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 3-4 servings 1x
Description
Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes are the perfect pair up and cook all in one skillet for an easy dinner idea. This recipe is an amazing date night dinner or make it for the whole family. Ready to eat in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 2 large filet mignon steaks, about 1.5 lbs total
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon crushed dried rosemary
- 2 heaping tablespoons of beef tallow
- 5 Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into ½ inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
Instructions
- Cut the steaks into 1-2 inch pieces, trying to make them similar in size so that they cook evenly in the skillet.
- Transfer the steak cubes into a large bowl. Pour over olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, ½ teaspoon salt, thyme and rosemary. Toss to coat, covering each piece of the steak with the mixture. Allow to sit at room temperature when cooking the potatoes.
- In the skillet over medium high heat, pour in the beef tallow and allow it to heat up for a moment. Transfer the cubed potatoes into the skillet, trying to keep them in an even layer in the pan. Allow to sauté until golden brown (4-6 minutes), then flip and cover for a few minutes. Uncover, and stir every few minutes until crispy on the outsides with a soft center. Note: It took about 13 minutes total for mine to cook, but it will depend on size of potatoes and heat of the skillet.
- Transfer the potatoes to a paper towel lined plate and season with ½ teaspoon of salt.
- Add the steak bites into the empty pan over medium high heat and cook for 2-3 minutes (for well done 4 minutes), then flip. Add in the butter to one side of the pan and toss in the garlic. Cook the steak for another 2-4 minutes until the desired temperature (see guide below in post). Note: I cooked the steak bites about 2-3 minutes on each side for a medium pink center.
- Serve the steak beside the potatoes and make sure to spoon some of the extra garlic butter from the pan over the steak bites. Enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure the potatoes are pretty dry (dab with paper towels if needed) before adding them into the hot beef tallow.
- You want to keep a higher heat on both the potatoes and steak bites, about medium high on the stovetop. If you notice a lot of popping of grease, drop it down a bit.
- Allow the steak to sit on the countertop in the marinade when the potatoes are cooking. It's better to have the steak closer to room temperature versus adding right from the fridge.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: dinner
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Holly says
This was so good! I will be using beef tallow for potatoes from now on!
Tara Smithson says
Thanks so much Holly! So glad you enjoyed it!