Sizzling steak bites with roasted potato cubes finished with melted blue cheese

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Steak Bites and Potatoes

This steak bites and potatoes recipe is a hearty one-skillet meal with tender, seared steak bites and crispy golden potatoes. Finished with blue cheese for a rich, savory touch, it’s an easy dinner that feels a little special without adding extra work.

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Servings:

Calories: 250kcal

Author: Davinah

Equipment

Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients

1 lb Sirloin Steak cut into bite-sized pieces
12 oz baby Yukon gold potatoes halved
2 tbsp Olive Oil or avocado oil
2 tbsp Butter unsalted
3 cloves Garlic minced
1 tsp Rosemary fresh
1 tsp Natural Ancient Sea Salt divided, or more to taste after the blue cheese is added
½ tsp Black Pepper divided, or more to taste after the blue cheese is added
⅓ cup Blue Cheese crumbles adds a salty flavor so you can decide whether you would like more salt and pepper after incorporating it
parsley fresh, optional for garnish

Instructions

For the Potatoes:

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in your cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
Add halved potatoes cut-side down. Season generously with half of the salt (½ tsp), half of the pepper (¼ tsp), and rosemary.
Cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and fork-tender.
Add 1 tablespoon of butter during the last few minutes for extra crispiness and flavor. Remove potatoes from the skillet and set aside.

For the Steak Bites:

Pat the steak pieces dry (this helps create that caramelized crust). Increase the heat to medium-high. Add remaining oil to the skillet.
Place steak bites in the skillet in a single layer. Don’t overcrowd the pan. Work in batches if needed. Season with the remaining salt and pepper.
Sear the steak bites: Sear for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on the outside but still tender on the inside.
Add garlic during the last 30 seconds, stirring quickly so it doesn’t burn. Remove from heat.

Finish the Dish:

Return the potatoes to the skillet and gently toss them with the steak bites.
Stir in the blue cheese: Sprinkle blue cheese over the top while everything is still warm so it softens slightly.
Adjust the salt and pepper to taste.
Finish with fresh parsley for a little color.

Notes

Let steak sit at room temperature briefly: This helps it sear better.
Don’t overcrowd the pan: Give the steak space so it browns instead of steaming.
Let the crust form: Avoid stirring too soon while the steak sears.
Add garlic at the end: Garlic burns quickly, so add it during the last seconds of cooking.
Add blue cheese last: This lets it soften without melting completely.
Adjust the salt and pepper to taste: since blue cheese has a salty finish, you can adjust the salt and pepper to taste after adding the blue cheese.

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