Description
Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes is a quick and easy comfort food dish combining tender, juicy beef bites with crispy baby potatoes coated in a rich, buttery garlic sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it features a perfect balance of savory garlic, creamy butter, and fresh herbs, making it ideal for busy weeknights or cozy meals any time of year.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef
- 1 lb beef tenderloin or sirloin, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil (for searing)
Potatoes
- 1 lb baby potatoes, washed and halved
- Salt, for water and seasoning
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil (for crisping)
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Start by washing and halving the baby potatoes to ensure even cooking. Parboil them in salted water for 8-10 minutes until just tender but still firm. Drain and set aside.
- Cut and Season the Beef: Slice the beef into bite-sized pieces. Season generously with salt and black pepper to enhance flavor.
- Sear the Beef Bites: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef bites in a single layer and sear each side for about 2-3 minutes until browned while keeping them juicy inside.
- Cook the Potatoes with Garlic Butter: In the same pan, melt the butter and add minced garlic. Then add the parboiled potatoes and cook until golden and crispy, allowing them to soak up the savory garlic butter.
- Combine and Finish: Return the beef bites to the pan and stir gently to combine. Let the flavors meld together for a couple of minutes, then sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving hot.
Notes
- Use room temperature beef for even cooking and tender bites.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan when searing beef; cook in batches if necessary for a perfect crust.
- Use fresh garlic instead of pre-minced for best flavor.
- Parboil potatoes to ensure soft centers with crispy exteriors.
- Add a final pat of butter at the end to enhance sauce richness and shine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Searing and Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: garlic butter beef bites, beef and potatoes, quick beef recipe, comfort food, garlic butter potatoes, easy dinner, gluten free beef dish
