Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Herb Roasted Potatoes for Two: A Steakhouse Dinner Under $10
These garlic butter steak bites bring genuine steakhouse energy to the table without the steakhouse bill. Cubes of sirloin sear hard and fast in a hot skillet, developing a deep, caramelized crust before getting tossed in a quick garlic butter sauce that turns each bite glossy and rich. Herb roasted potatoes, seasoned with rosemary and thyme, roast alongside in the oven, turning golden and crisp-edged by the time the steak is ready. Together, the two make a plate that looks and tastes like something plucked straight from a steakhouse menu, perfect for a date night in or any dinner where you want to impress without much fuss. The real win here is the price: this entire dinner for two, steak and all, comes in at under $10 total. It’s proof that a cook-to-impress meal doesn’t require an expensive cut of meat, just the right technique and a hot pan.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Toss the halved baby potatoes with olive oil, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet.
- Roast the potatoes for 25 to 30 minutes, tossing halfway, until golden and fork-tender.
- While the potatoes roast, pat the steak cubes dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over high heat until sizzling.
- Sear the steak bites in a single layer for 2 to 3 minutes per side until a deep brown crust forms, working in batches if needed.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining butter and minced garlic to the skillet.
- Toss the steak bites in the garlic butter for 1 minute until fragrant and glossy.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
- Plate the steak bites alongside the roasted potatoes and spoon any extra garlic butter over the top.
